An Iranian lawmaker has issued a direct threat that Iranian strikes may one day reach “Trump’s own palace,” warning of a “crushing response” to any U.S. attack and signaling that future conflict might not be confined to the Middle East alone. Framed against a rapid U.S. military buildup, carrier deployments, and a short Trump deadline for a new nuclear deal, Tehran’s warnings of sunk warships, regional escalation, and global oil shock highlight how diplomacy and war-posturing are now colliding in one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints.