Israeli media says the main reason US President Trump postponed attacks on Iran is the Pentagon's warning that Iran is strengthening its air defences, according to Al Mayadeen
The reports that President Trump postponed attacks on Iran due to Pentagon warnings about Iran's strengthened air defenses signal potential escalation in regional tensions.
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Israeli media says the main reason US President Trump postponed attacks on Iran is the Pentagon's warning that Iran is strengthening its air defences, according to Al Mayadeen
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- Senior Pentagon officials warn that Iran is enhancing its warplane detection capabilities and bolstering its air defences.
This development could impact safe-haven assets like gold and the USD, while also influencing energy prices, especially oil, as markets reassess the risk premium associated with geopolitical events.
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