Iraqi media reports air defences shot down drone targeting Victoria base at Baghdad airport

This incident indicates a notable escalation in regional tensions, specifically concerning security at U.S.

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positions in Iraq. The targeting of the Victoria base suggests a potential for increased military engagements, which could impact broader market sentiment, particularly in oil and safe-haven assets like gold and the dollar.

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