Trump
predicted Iran would be 'finished very soon' and oil prices would drop, while
Major General Mohsen Rezaei threatened retaliation against civilian targets
like pipelines, data centers, and AI infrastructure in neighboring nations if
the U.S. or Israel attacks.
The Wall Street Journal noted Iran's stark
message of hitting airports and economic sites beyond military bases.
U.S. planning eyes action after November 3 midterms, with Israel urging restraint unless missile launches are imminent, as both sides flex capabilities amid rising regional tensions.