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A U.S. F-35C shot down an Iranian Shahed drone that flew "aggressively" and with "unclear intent" toward the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea today, a US Central Command spokesperson confirms, CBS reports

This incident highlights escalating tensions in the region, particularly concerning Iranian drone activities near U.S.

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naval assets. Such military encounters can affect risk sentiment and drive safe-haven demand for assets like gold and USD. Traders should watch for potential fallout in geopolitical relations and any responses from both U.S. and Iranian authorities, which could lead to further volatility in related markets.

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