Seyed Mohammad Marandi, an influential Iranian academic, warned on social media that everyone should be prepared to leave the Persian Gulf if former U.S. President Donald Trump orders an attack. This statement comes amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, particularly around the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, where both U.S. and Iranian strikes are disrupting shipping routes. Markets are reflecting decreased optimism for a U.S.-Iran deal in 2026, with recent movements suggesting a lower probability of diplomatic resolution. Any military action could impact civilian and energy infrastructures in the region.
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