President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” US military efforts against Iran, saying that the US was close to achieving its objectives as the conflict, which has roiled financial markets and the region,

Iran threatened wider global attacks as the US deployed more forces but signalled a possible drawdown, with ongoing strikes, rising oil prices and no clear end to the escalating conflict.

Speaking on the potential for escalation, Zolfaghari stated, "If Iran's fuel and energy infrastructure is attacked by the enemy, all energy infrastructure, Information Technology systems, and desalina...