Attack reported on the American base "Victoria" in Baghdad, Iraq, Fars News reports
The reported attack on the American base in Baghdad adds tension to an already volatile geopolitical landscape in the region.
Japanese Government is reportedly tapping its JPY 800bln reserves funds to finance subsidies aimed at keeping gas prices low
Multiple explosions and fighter jet activity were reported across several Iranian provinces late Thursday and early Friday, including Khuzestan, Bushehr, Fars, Isfahan, Tehran, and Alborz; "Residents reported blasts near military and energy sites"
Attack reported on the American base "Victoria" in Baghdad, Iraq, Fars News reports
Kuwait’s National Oil Company says the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit in a drone attack, sparking a fire, Press TV reports
Iran claimed to have shot down a US F-35 fighter jet, according to TASS
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This could lead to increased risk aversion in markets, pushing investors toward safe havens such as gold and the USD, while raising concerns over U.S. military responses and their implications on broader stability and oil prices.
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