Israeli Chief of Staff Zamir says we have approved military plans to continue fighting in Lebanon and Iran, via Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya
The remarks from Israel's Chief of Staff signal a potential escalation in military operations regarding Iran and Lebanon, which may heighten regional tensions.
Russian Defence Minister on Europe's plans to increase drone supplies to Ukraine, says such actions are dragging these countries into war with Russia at an ever-faster pace
US and Iran reportedly weigh extending their ceasefire by two weeks, Bloomberg reports
Israeli Chief of Staff Zamir says we have approved military plans to continue fighting in Lebanon and Iran, via Al Jazeera and Al Arabiya
Fed's Goolsbee (2027 voter) says policymakers face "double danger" from the Middle East conflict and US tariffs, FT reports
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- We will not allow Iran to gain anything in the nuclear issue or the Strait of Hormuz.
- We have targets ready in Iran
This could lead to increased volatility in oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold, impacting foreign exchange flows as traders react to geopolitical risk. Overall, markets will be wary of how these developments could influence U.S. and global risk sentiment moving forward.
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