Iran says it will soon unveil what it calls the 'largest missile city on the planet,' escalating its military rhetoric as the Trump administration launches a sweeping economic offensive against Tehran. The IRGC says recent enemy attacks exposed vulnerabilities but also helped Iran strengthen its military capabilities. Meanwhile, the US has expanded sanctions targeting Iran’s oil, finance, shipping and trade networks, while Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth warns military strikes remain an option. In this Firstpost Live episode, explain that with tensions still high around the Strait of Hormuz, an oil tanker was also struck by an unknown projectile off Oman. Josh Barnes tells you more.

00:00 - Headlines: Netanyahu's assassination plot claims, Trump’s H1B visa fee, and more.
01:58 - Trump unleashes "Economic D-Day" against Iran; Iran threatens a "missile city."
02:34 - US Treasury's warning: No one is above the reach of US sanctions.
03:26 - Scott Bessent on Trump's personal persuasion with world leaders to isolate Iran.
04:33 - Focus areas for US sanctions: digital assets, tech, gold, aviation, and shipping.
04:54 - Discussion on Iran's major trading partners, including China and Turkey.
05:25 - Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth on keeping military options on the table.
06:02 - Iran's response: Preparing for sanctions and a 2-year economic management plan.
06:50 - IRGC claims to unveil the "largest missile city on the planet."
07:45 - Reports of an oil tanker hit off the Oman coast amid rising tensions.
08:04 - Diplomatic efforts: Pakistan's army chief meets the Iranian President.
08:39 - The escalating US-Canada trade war: Retaliation and tariff threats.
09:25 - Mark Carney on protecting Canadian workers and matching US tariffs.
10:07 - Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts, and steel.
11:47 - Collapse of trade negotiations and the "51st state" taunts.
12:16 - Personal attacks: Doug Ford calls Trump a "bully" and refuses to back down.
14:58 - US administration's preparation for a massive visa crackdown (B1 and B2).
16:55 - Trump’s efforts to end "birth tourism" and birthright citizenship.
17:42 - Update on recent visa revocations and federal court challenges.

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