Israeli army says air defences intercept a new wave of Iranian missiles
The interception of Iranian missiles by the Israeli army suggests heightened military tensions, which could have significant implications for regional stability and investor sentiment.
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US Embassy in Baghdad has told US citizens to leave Iraq with expectations of Iran-aligned militia to carry out attacks in central Baghdad within 24-48 hours
Israeli army says air defences intercept a new wave of Iranian missiles
Kpler's Bakr posts "At this point and under the most optimistic scenario Hormuz will remain shut till May. Now brace for impact "
A former Iranian Foreign Minister was seriously injured and his wife was killed in a Tehran strike, according to Iranian media
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This situation may drive flows into safe-haven assets like gold and the yen, while impacting broader commodity prices and risk appetite across currencies such as the USD and EUR. Traders should be alert for volatility in energy markets, particularly crude oil, as escalation could disrupt supplies.
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