US issues high-level alert: Iran braces for potential large-scale attack, aerial assault on missile facilities expected

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, stated that at least 1,332 Iranian civilians, including women and children, have been killed and thousands injured in US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran. Iran is also launching retaliatory strikes. Meanwhile, the US has hinted that the largest attack on Iran to date could be launched this coming night.

US officials claim that the purpose of this campaign is to weaken Iran's military power. The situation has become such that the entire world is watching this war, and every new statement is making the conflict more serious. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant has indicated that military action against Iran will be intensified. During an interview on Fox Business's "Kudlow" show, he said that the US could soon launch the largest bombing campaign ever. According to him, this campaign will specifically target Iran's missile launchers and missile-manufacturing factories. Bessant said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, General Kaine, and the President have also given clear indications about this campaign. He claims that US military action is rapidly weakening Iran's capabilities and has proven to be very effective.

Amidst rising tensions with Iran, the US has taken a significant step regarding the global oil market. Washington has granted India a 30-day exemption to purchase Russian crude oil stranded at sea. This decision has been taken to maintain oil supply in the global market. Scott Bessant indicated that the US may also ease some more sanctions on Russian oil in the future. He said that a large amount of banned crude oil is stranded at sea and if the restrictions are lifted, the supply in the market could increase. This could help keep the international energy market stable.