Iran Supreme Leader Warns U.S. of 'Unforgettable Lessons' Amid Escalating Conflict

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned the U.S. of 'unforgettable lessons' after a seventh night of U.S. strikes. Iran suspended its commitments to the recent MOU, citing U.S. violations. The conflict escalated with new U.S. fatalities, disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and regional attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth acknowledged the latest deaths, stating they 'stiffen our resolve.' Oil prices surged due to the unrest, with Brent crude up 4.6% and WTI up 4.5%. Analysts warn of a potential 'forever war' and significant strategic risks.

The U.S. military reported two service members killed in Jordan and one missing, amid defenses against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. Iran's IRGC claimed to have halted four vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait and Bahrain faced attacks, with Kuwait's water facilities targeted for the second time in two days, highlighting the nation's vulnerability due to its reliance on desalination.

President Trump insisted the U.S. is 'winning big' despite the escalating conflict, threatening to strike Iranian bridges and power plants if negotiations are not resumed. Experts caution against the risk of a prolonged conflict, given the history of U.S.-Iran tensions.

-- Reuters and AP contributed to this report.