According to Lebanese newspaper citing diplomatic sources, Iran clarified that they defend itself against American and Israeli aggression and that it will not agree to a ceasefire that is not accompanied by clear guarantees, via N12 News reporter Lipkin

This headline highlights Iran's firm stance against perceived aggression from the U.S. and Israel, rejecting any ceasefire without substantial guarantees. Such developments can elevate geopolitical tensions, which typically supports safe-haven assets like gold and the Japanese yen while putting pressure on riskier currencies like the euro and British pound. Traders should consider monitoring how this affects market sentiment and commodities, particularly in energy markets.