According to CoinMeta, today (October 22nd), Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Larijani stated that everyone should understand that taking action against Iran comes at a cost. If diplomacy can lead to a consensus, Iran prefers diplomacy; however, if the war continues, Iran has the necessary means to respond. He noted that the ongoing situation will have strategic consequences, including continued turmoil in the energy market over the next three years. He pointed out that the continuation of this war has changed the situation in Iran's favor, as Gulf countries are rapidly redefining their relations with Iran. They have begun to believe that since the U.S. military is not capable of defending its own bases, there is no reason to expect the U.S. to be able to defend their countries as well.