Iranian state media claimed that terrorist agents from the US and Israel set fires and sparked violence on the streets amid unrest, according to Sky News

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Iranian state media claimed that terrorist agents from the US and Israel set fires and sparked violence on the streets amid unrest, according to Sky News

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and Israeli involvement in igniting unrest could exacerbate tensions in the region, potentially affecting market sentiment towards risk assets. This situation may drive investors towards safe-haven currencies like the USD, while also impacting energy prices given the geopolitical risk associated with Middle Eastern stability. Furthermore, such narratives can lead to volatility across FX and commodity markets, with heightened concerns around supply disruptions or conflict escalation.

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