A high-stakes messaging war is unfolding between Washington and Tehran as military signals and online posts raise fresh Gulf tensions. After U.S. Central Command showcased carrier flight ops in Farsi, Iran’s supreme leader fired back with sharp rhetoric and striking visuals. This came alongside Iranian missile drills near the Strait of Hormuz and sensitive nuclear talks in Geneva. As both sides mix diplomacy with deterrence, the region is watching every move. Are these warnings just psychological pressure, or signs of something bigger brewing beneath the surface?