Last week, US and Iranian diplomats met in Oman to discuss the future of Tehran's nuclear program. The talks took place amid rising tensions after the United States built up significant military forces in the Middle East. The Pentagon announced on Friday that it was sending another aircraft carrier to the region, as well as additional fighters and guided missile destroyers, Reuters notes.
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During a speech in North Carolina, Trump acknowledged that reaching an agreement with Iran is difficult. — Sometimes you have to instill fear. This is the only way to truly solve the problem – said the US president.
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly added that the president was considering various options regarding Iran, guided primarily by the good of the country and national security.
Preparations for a potential US operation in Iran
According to sources close to the Pentagon cited by Reuters, current military preparations are much more advanced than previous ones, such as June's Operation Midnight Hammer.
The United States sent two aircraft carriers to the Middle East last year, carrying out attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Then, American bombers attacked Iranian nuclear installations, which resulted in a limited response from Iran. This time, the planned campaign would include not only goals related to the nuclear program, but also also strategic state and infrastructure facilities.
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Experts warn that such an operation would pose a high risk to American soldiers because Iran has an advanced missile arsenal. An anonymous official noted that The United States is aware of the possibility of Iranian retaliation, which could lead to a long-term conflict in the region.
The conflict may affect the oil market
A conflict between two powerful players on the raw materials market could not have an impact on oil prices. They have already increased in recent sessions, and investors are still concerned about the tense US-Iran relations.
The largest players on the crude oil market
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“For now, oil prices are likely to remain within a certain range, and withdrawing any diplomatic progress in U.S.-Iran relations may have a limited impact on markets due to the serious political obstacles to reaching a lasting agreement,” said Vandana Hari, co-founder of the consulting firm Vanda Insights, before the weekend.
She emphasized that “increases in raw material prices may be limited, unless a U.S. attack on Iran becomes inevitable“.
