U.S. officials have repeated and amplified their warning of “the most intense day of strikes yet” against remaining Iranian targets as the conflict shows no signs of winding down. This follows intelligence indicating potential Iranian escalations.

Following President Trump’s earlier suggestion that the war could conclude “sooner than many think,” military leaders emphasized that maximum pressure will continue until Tehran agrees to verifiable de-escalation measures. Negotiators are preparing contingency plans for talks.

Analysts remain divided on whether this approach will force Iran to the negotiating table or instead provoke an even more desperate and unpredictable retaliation. Economic sanctions are being tightened in parallel.

The coming hours are expected to be decisive, with global markets already reacting to the heightened uncertainty. Stock exchanges in major cities are volatile, reflecting energy price fluctuations.