Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter
🔴 Tension RisingAl Jazeera2026-05-16
Iran warned of war and economic costs if US negotiations fail, urging Iranian citizens to be ready for arms. Rising US energy and inflation costs, exacerbated by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, are impacting American households. The US government's auction of 30-year bonds at a high yield signals potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to combat global energy market inflation.