Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, "If the enemy does not understand diplomacy, then the battlefield will shift the balances", Al Jazeera reports, citing IRNA

The comments from the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Committee indicate a shift towards a more aggressive stance, suggesting that if diplomacy fails, military engagement may be prioritized. This rhetoric could escalate regional tensions, impacting oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold. Traders should monitor potential market reactions, particularly in energy and currencies tied to geopolitical risk.