Iranian media says there was no direct or indirect contact with President trump and claims he withdrew after threatening to attack West Asia energy facilities, Kpler's Bakr reports

Newsquawk StaffPublished 23 Mar 2026, 11:48 UTC

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The reported lack of communication between President Trump and Iran, alongside claims of threats to energy facilities, suggests heightened geopolitical tensions that could impact oil prices and market sentiment broadly. This may lead to volatility in related assets such as WTI and Brent Crude, impacting currencies tied to energy exports, particularly in the USD and other commodity-sensitive currencies.

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