Iran's Revolutionary Guards have issued a warning to civilians in the Middle East to stay away from areas near US forces, a move seen as a defiant gesture after US President Donald Trump claimed talks to end the war were "going well". The warning comes as Trump extended a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, pushing it from Friday to April 6. The war, which began on February 28, has engulfed the region, with civilians caught in the crossfire. Ensieh, a 46-year-old dentist from Tehran, expressed her fears, saying "we're caught between three mad powers, and war is terrifying". The city of Tehran and other areas have been hit by fresh strikes, with local media confirming damage to at least 120 museums and cultural sites nationwide.
The US and Israeli attacks have had a significant impact on the global economy, with oil prices and stocks experiencing fluctuations. The Bank of Spain has warned of a "significant slowdown" in the country due to the war. Meanwhile, US diplomats are engaged in talks with their counterparts, with a direct meeting between Washington and Tehran expected soon in Pakistan. Iran has made its demands clear, including war reparations and recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
The US and Israeli forces are playing a high-stakes game of brinksmanship with Iran, and it's the civilians who are paying the price. President Trump's claims of talks going well are a far cry from the reality on the ground, where civilians are caught in the crossfire. The warning from Iran's Revolutionary Guards is a clear indication that the country will not back down in the face of US-Israeli aggression. The economic fallout from the war is already being felt, with oil prices and stocks experiencing fluctuations. As the situation continues to escalate, it's clear that the fate of the global economy hangs in the balance.
