The United States has responded to recent attacks by Iranian forces on a Saudi oil facility with threats of increased sanctions. President Donald Trump warned that any future attacks would be met with "hitting them 20-to-1," indicating a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations [1]. In Iran, meanwhile, the country is observing its second day of national mourning for the recent assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Prayers are scheduled to be held over his casket in Tehran as part of the mourning process [1]. Both countries have been involved in a series of escalating incidents since January when Iranian forces attacked an oil facility belonging to Saudi Arabia, which is seen as a key ally of the United States. The attacks have led to increased tensions and military exercises near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes [1]. Trump has also threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if Iran does not cease its activities, potentially disrupting global oil supplies. Leans: 1:right | 2:left