Israeli Foreign Minister says "we will reconsider the military option with Iran if US negotiations fail", Al Hadath reports

Newsquawk StaffPublished 29 Apr 2026, 12:41 UTC

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Israeli Foreign Minister says "we will reconsider the military option with Iran if US negotiations fail", Al Hadath reports

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The Israeli Foreign Minister's statement about reconsidering military options regarding Iran underscores rising geopolitical tensions, which could influence market sentiment. If negotiations with the U.S. break down, we may see a flight to safe-haven assets like gold and potentially a reaction in energy markets, particularly oil prices, as fears of conflict escalate.

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