Tehran focuses on economic challenges while warning of painful response to attacks

Iranian authorities have announced the establishment of an Economic War Headquarters to mitigate the impact of US sanctions, which continue to exert significant pressure on the country's economy. This development comes as the government faces mounting domestic challenges. Meanwhile, Iran's Minister of Petroleum claimed that Kharg Island, the country's primary oil export terminal, has been struck 550 times in recent months. Concurrently, US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported conducting a strike against a vessel off the Iranian coast. Despite the focus on internal economic issues, Iranian military officials have issued warnings that any external aggression will be met with a significantly more painful response.