Iran military chief warns US and Israel of ‘swift, intense’ response after high-level meeting

Iranian military chief warned the US and Israel of a ‘swift, intense’ response after a high-level meeting, outlining heightened defense measures amid rising tensions. The UK is deploying a Royal Navy warship to the Strait of Hormuz, while Egypt and Qatar urged the US and Iran to act responsibly. Oil prices fell below $13,952 per barrel following the end of Operation Epic Fury and the pause in escorting vessels through the Strait.