Israel and the US intensified military strikes against key Iranian infrastructure, escalating tensions significantly. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of long-term oil and gas supply cut-offs if the conflict continues. Despite the military escalation, both sides hint at conditional diplomatic talks amidst the crisis.
US President Trump threatened that 'a whole civilization will die' if Iran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated against Gulf allies' infrastructure in response to US pressure. As military tensions escalate, talks for peace hinge on a halt to US and Israeli bombing and compensation.