Iranian media says report of a strike on Iraq's aluminium facility in central Iran is false
The denial of a reported strike on Iraq's aluminium facility could ease market tensions around supply disruptions in metals, particularly aluminium.
Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 8th April 2026
Iraqi resistance warned US about any escalation of the war with Iran and said the Bab al-Mandab Strait and Aqaba port are within reach of Islamic Resistance fighters
Iranian media says report of a strike on Iraq's aluminium facility in central Iran is false
US Qasrak military base in Syria was attacked, according to ILNA
Russian Ambassador Zinoviev says US-South Korea drills are not positive for the Korean Peninsula
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If the initial report had driven anxiety, this clarification may stabilize prices and impact broader commodity sentiment, including energy markets like WTI. Traders should monitor for any further developments that could sway the narrative again.
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