A military source told Tasnim after US actions against Iranian oil tankers, its navy responded with its attacks, and after some exchange of fire, the clashes have stopped and the atmosphere is calm.
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A military source told Tasnim after US actions against Iranian oil tankers, its navy responded with its attacks, and after some exchange of fire, the clashes have stopped and the atmosphere is calm.
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- However, if the Americans intend to enter the Persian Gulf again or disturb Iranian vessels, they will receive a decisive response again. Therefore, there is still a possibility of re-entering such conflicts in this region.
The warning from Iranian sources suggests that any future US actions could escalate conflicts, which could impact oil prices and risk sentiment broadly. Traders should be mindful of how this geopolitical uncertainty might affect safe-haven assets and oil markets in particular.
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