Unconditional surrender rhetoric flares as US-Israel strikes escalate and oil markets wobble

The White House pushes for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ amid US-Israel strikes targeting Iran’s missiles and navy, with officials signaling a multi-week campaign but Trump framing it as potentially ending soon. Reports of Russia potentially aiding Iran persist, while about 140 US service members have been wounded (108 returned to duty, eight severely). A Toronto consulate shooting is treated as a national security incident, and Turkey deploys Patriot missiles in response to threats. More than 40,000 Americans have evacuated from the region, and Exxon has evacuated non‑essential staff. Oil markets swing: Brent fell to about $88 and WTI near $84 after initial spikes, as hopes for a quicker end to the conflict and potential joint oil-reserve releases ease price pressures, despite ongoing Hormuz tensions and attacks connected to the war.