Iran's Supreme National Security Council has shifted its strategy toward the United States after Washington withdrew from a bilateral memorandum of understanding. The move follows an Iranian anti-ship missile test and a warning that Tehran will strike U.S. interests if attacked, extending a conflict that has swung between diplomacy and confrontation since a ceasefire and the memorandum collapsed earlier this year.
Iran's top security body confirmed a change in its approach toward Washington after the United States withdrew from the memorandum of understanding between the two countries. The announcement follows an Iranian anti-ship missile test and a warning that Tehran would strike U.S. interests if attacked.
The escalation extends a standoff that has fluctuated between talks and confrontation since the ceasefire and memorandum collapsed earlier this year. The region remains volatile, with continued military confrontations and diplomatic stalemates, keeping geopolitical risk elevated across the region.
Market pricing now suggests a lower probability that any eventual U.S.-Iran deal would include reconstruction funding, reflecting concerns over diplomatic progress. Diplomatic engagements involving Qatar and Pakistan may indicate potential de-escalation, and statements from U.S. President Donald Trump or Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif may offer insight into further diplomatic or military action.
Source: Crypto Briefing
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