Trump said he was close to ordering new strikes on Iranian infrastructure as analysts warned risk assets may stay under pressure without a breakthrough in talks or a dovish Fed.
Trump escalated his warning to Iran, saying Tehran had taken too long to negotiate and would "have to pay the price," before later telling Fox News he was close to ordering new strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges. He blamed Tehran for delaying talks and rejecting what Washington viewed as an expected deal. The remarks came as limited military strikes reportedly continued despite a ceasefire, underscoring the risk of further escalation. Analysts said the backdrop could keep risk assets under pressure unless there is an unexpected diplomatic breakthrough or a dovish signal from the Federal Reserve.