Iran Vows Retaliation as Hormuz Oil Flows Hit Zero and U.S. Faces Interceptor Shortfall

1. Iranian President Pezeshkian publicly rejected Trump's claim that Iran asked to stop negotiations, stating 'Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons.' 2. Iran's Petroleum Minister threatened 'precise and appropriate countermeasures' against U.S. strikes on energy infrastructure. 3. Shipping attacks surged to record levels, with oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz dropping to zero Oct. 15. 4. Iran's use of Shahed drones has reduced U.S. interception rates from over 95% to 80-85%. 5. Iraq estimates $60 billion in economic losses from the conflict. 6. A third U.S. aircraft carrier is en route to the Middle East. 7. The U.S. may face Patriot interceptor shortages through 2030. 8. The MOAB has only about 12 units in U.S. inventory and must be dropped from a slow C-130, making it vulnerable to Iranian air defenses. 9. The GBU-57 MOP was previously used against Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025. 10. Iran's Fordow facility officials claim it is 'empty.'