The United States is intensifying its public pressure on Iran, with President Donald Trump warning that the country faces "massive" military consequences if it fails to accelerate negotiations.
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President Trump reinforced the escalation on Wednesday, explicitly pledging further strikes and stating, "We hit them hard yesterday, and we're going to hit them hard again," as he pressed Tehran to finalize a deal.
The direct language marks a sharp uptick in public signaling, moving beyond conditional warnings to an explicit commitment of renewed kinetic action.
The renewed threats keep Strait of Hormuz transit risks at the forefront of market pricing.
Energy traders and shipping insurers are monitoring the situation for any operational disruptions, with crude and freight rates likely to remain bid as long as the rhetoric persists.