Trump Says US 'Makes Money' From Oil Spike as Iran Warns Power Strike Could Black Out Region

A war that began with swift strikes is now drifting into something slower and far more dangerous. As the United States continues to pound Iranian targets and oil prices surge across global markets, analysts say President Donald Trump may be confronting a difficult reality. Ending this conflict could prove far harder than starting it.

Nearly two weeks into the confrontation, Iran is showing signs that it is ready for a drawn out struggle rather than a quick collapse. What many expected to be short and decisive has instead turned into a test of endurance. Tehran appears willing to absorb losses while keeping enough military capability intact to keep missiles flying and drones moving across the region.

For Washington, the pressure comes from a different direction. Long bombing campaigns carry political risks at home while also placing strain on military resources abroad.

A Conflict Built on Revenge

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sits at the centre of the problem facing Washington.

Several senior IRGC commanders have been killed in recent strikes blamed on the United States and its allies. Yet instead of weakening resolve, those losses appear to have hardened it.

According to CNN, analysts say revenge has become a powerful force shaping Iran's strategy. The organisation views the deaths of its leaders as both a personal and national insult that demands retaliation.

That mindset makes any quick diplomatic exit far more complicated.

The IRGC was built with long struggles in mind. Its commanders have spent years preparing for a moment when Iran might face overwhelming air power but still continue fighting through missiles, drones and widely dispersed units.

Iran may lose launchers, bases and infrastructure along the way. Even so, experts believe enough will survive to keep the conflict alive. And the motivation driving the group may prove even harder to break than the weapons systems themselves.

Tehran Threatens Regional Darkness

Iranian leaders are also raising the stakes with stark warnings aimed directly at Washington. As reported by Al Jazeera, officials in Tehran warned the United States not to strike Iran's electricity network. They said such a move would trigger retaliation that could throw the region into chaos.

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, warned that targeting power infrastructure would be a grave mistake. Larijani said the whole region could go dark within half an hour if the US will take apart the nation's electrical capacity. He warned that darkness would create the perfect conditions for Iranian forces to hunt American troops trying to escape.

That statement was meant to send a clear message. Iran is signalling that any escalation will not remain contained inside its borders.

Trump Can't End Iran War with Tweets

As US President Donald Trump and Iranian Security Council secretary Ali Larijani turned to social media to answer each other's threats, Iran strongly vowed not to let Trump off the hook until he admits his wrongdoing and 'pay the price'.

Larijani stressed that starting a war may seem easy, but reminded the 79 year old American leader that 'ending it won't happen with a few tweets.' The Iranian official also threatened Trump that they will 'not leave' him alone.

Larijani's posts on X came in response to Trump's statement about winning the war against Iran quickly.

The Long War Risk for Washington

For the United States, the military campaign carries costs that stretch well beyond the battlefield. Analysts warn that sustained bombing operations could drain US stockpiles of precision weapons if the war drags on for months.

There is also the growing danger of American casualties if Iran expands attacks against US bases or ships across the region. Political pressure is another concern.

With US midterm elections approaching in November, a prolonged conflict could quickly become a domestic issue for the White House. The lesson echoes earlier wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, where overwhelming military strength did not translate into quick political victories.

Iran appears to understand that dynamic. By surviving rather than winning outright, Tehran may believe it can outlast Washington's patience.

Trump Points to Oil Windfall

Although military tensions rise, Trump has pointed to an economic angle that caught many observers by surprise. The president said the United States benefits financially when oil prices rise during the crisis. Trump argued that the US now produces more oil than any other country, meaning higher prices bring more money into the American economy.

'The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money,' Trump said, as quoted by The Hill.

Energy markets have indeed surged since the conflict intensified. Traders fear disruption to shipping routes and production across the Middle East. Critics say the remark risks sounding detached from the reality many families face at petrol stations.

Higher oil prices may benefit energy producers, but they also drive up fuel costs and ripple through the wider economy.

The war is now reshaping both geopolitics and global markets. Yet the deeper question remains unsettled.

If Iran is truly prepared for a long fight driven by revenge and endurance, the United States may discover that ending the war requires far more than air strikes and rising oil profits.