Explosions reported in Kuwait, with IRGC stating they targeted US military facilities at Ahmad Al-Jaber base in Kuwait

The reported explosions in Kuwait targeting US military facilities signify a potential escalation in regional tensions, particularly with the IRGC's involvement.

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This could heighten risk aversion, impacting safe-haven assets like gold and the USD, while also raising concerns about broader geopolitical stability in the Middle East.

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