A senior Iranian official says the new Supreme Leader rejected proposals that were sent to Iran's Foreign Ministry by two intermediary countries, with the Leader stating it is not the right time for peace and that US and Israel must be defeated
Context
This statement from a senior Iranian official highlights a rejection of peace proposals during a critical time, reinforcing existing tensions in the region. Such rhetoric could escalate tensions, impacting oil prices and creating volatility in safe-haven assets like gold and the USD as market participants factor in the geopolitical risks associated with US and Israeli relations with Iran.
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