Iraqi pro-Iranian military group Kata'ib Hezbollah extends pause on US embassy attacks by five days but warns of a response if attacked, according to AFP

The extension of the pause on attacks against the US embassy by Kata'ib Hezbollah may signal a temporary easing of tensions, potentially reducing immediate risk in the region.

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However, their warning of a response if attacked indicates that the threat remains significant and could escalate quickly. Traders should be cautious in assessing how this interplay might affect oil prices and broader geopolitical risk assets.

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