Trump posts on Truth Social:
A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I
don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we
have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and
less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily
wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the
most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47
years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless
the Great People of Iran!
There is still some hope but today looks pivotal. This isn’t the usual morning TACO.
S&P 500 futures are down 40 points, or 0.6%.
If the US attacks energy and bridge infrastructure, we will see if Iran follows through on its threats to destroy infrastructure in the Gulf in retaliation. A message from the IRGC today also said that if red lines are crossed, it will extend the conflict beyond the region.
WTI crude oil is up $3.38 to $115.91 and near the highs of the day.
CBS reported a short time ago that US forces conducted strikes on military targets on Kharg Island overnight. The report says the US did not target oil infrastructure and that some of the strikes were restrikes on what has been hit on March 13 attacks on the island.
This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.