International Monetary Fund & Dan Caine

International Monetary Fund: The International Monetary Fund downgraded its forecast for global growth and increased its expectation for global inflation due to the Iran war, warning of a potential recession in a severe scenario.

Dan Caine: General Dan Caine, chairman of the US military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, affirmed that American forces are 'ready to resume major combat operations at literally a moment's notice' and would use force to enforce the blockade.

International Monetary Fund: The International Monetary Fund head stated that even if the conflict ended immediately, it would take three to four months to deal with the consequences, highlighting the economic impact.

Dan Caine: Dan Caine, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed US forces were ready to resume combat operations if ordered, but noted Iranian attacks were below the threshold for restarting major combat.

International Monetary Fund: The International Monetary Fund head stated that even if the conflict ended immediately, it would take three to four months to deal with the consequences, highlighting the economic impact.

Dan Caine: General Dan Caine, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that Iranian attacks are below the threshold of restarting major combat operations but noted Iran's repeated attacks on commercial vessels and US forces.