Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei says "Our armed forces are prepared for any scenario", Al Mayadeen reports
The statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman indicates heightened tensions and a readiness for potential conflict scenarios, which could escalate geopolitical risks in the region.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei says "Our armed forces are prepared for any scenario", Al Mayadeen reports
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"Kuwaiti media: Infiltrators from the [Iranian] Revolutionary Guard tried to enter the country via the sea", Al Arabiya reports; "intended to carry out hostile acts against the country"
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Such rhetoric often leads to increased volatility in oil prices and could also influence market sentiment towards safe-haven assets like gold. Traders should be attentive to how this may impact risk assets, particularly in the context of ongoing negotiations or sanctions involving Iran.
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