As the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei warned that if the U.S. intervenes militarily, it will face 'irreparable damage.' This tough statement has reignited concerns about the possibility of direct U.S. involvement in the Middle Eastern conflict and has caused global markets to closely monitor the situation, especially regarding fluctuations in oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold.

Iran warns: If the U.S. sends troops, it will reap what it sows

In a statement this past Wednesday, Khamenei clearly pointed out: 'Any military action by the United States will undoubtedly result in irreparable losses.' He added that once the U.S. intervenes, the damage it will suffer 'will far exceed what Iran faces,' and even 'will be irreversible.'

These remarks are a response to the recent hardline stance taken by the U.S., especially after Israel's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in April, which led to a series of missile attacks that further escalated the situation. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), two Iranian centrifuge facilities were damaged in the attacks.

Trump posts to threaten: The White House demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on his social platform Truth Social this Tuesday that America's patience is running thin, directly naming Khamenei as an 'easily targetable goal.' Although he said, 'We won't take him out (kill him!) right now,' he emphasized that the White House's goal is to force Iran to 'unconditionally surrender' and warned against launching missiles at civilians or American soldiers.

Khamenei strikes back: Iran is not a nation that can be forced to surrender

In response to U.S. threats, Khamenei stated, 'The Iranian people are not a nation that can be forced to surrender.' He further accused that although the U.S. claims not to be directly involved, based on officials' public statements, suspicions about U.S. involvement in the war 'are becoming increasingly evident.'

The flames of war intensify: Israeli Defense Minister threatens, nuclear facilities under attack

The mutual missile fire between Israel and Iran has continued for several days, with Israel claiming that the actions mainly target Iran's nuclear program facilities. Iran, on the other hand, emphasizes that the attacked site is a nuclear centrifuge production center.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz posted on social media, stating, 'A tornado is sweeping through Tehran,' and bluntly remarked, 'This is how dictatorial regimes collapse,' showing his strong stance on the situation.

G7 leaders express concern: Iran is the 'main cause of regional instability'

Earlier this week, the leaders of the G7 unanimously listed Iran as the 'main source of instability and terrorism in the Middle East' during their summit and called for broader de-escalation and diplomatic solutions.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated outside the G7 venue that Israel is now doing the 'dirty work' for the West, implying that it is acting on behalf of other Western countries against Iran's military network.

Market reaction: Investors turn to safe-haven assets like gold

The escalation of geopolitical risks has also impacted the global financial markets. As concerns over the stability of oil supplies in the Middle East intensify, investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, including gold and U.S. Treasury bonds, with oil prices also trending upwards. There are worries that if the U.S. truly enters the conflict, there could be a larger military confrontation in the Middle East, threatening the global supply chain and energy security.

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