Israel's Mossad Director Barnea arrived in the US on Friday for discussions relating to Iran, Axios reports citing sources. US is sending additional military capabilities to the region, to be prepared in case POTUS orders a strike, sources add

Newsquawk Staff · 16 Jan 2026, 10:54 UTC

Israel's Mossad Director Barnea arrived in the US on Friday for discussions relating to Iran, Axios reports citing sources. US is sending additional military capabilities to the region, to be prepared in case POTUS orders a strike, sources add.

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The arrival of Israel's Mossad Director in the US for talks on Iran signals escalating tensions in the region. Coupled with reports of the US enhancing military capabilities, this could indicate potential military action, which might impact global markets including energy and safe-haven assets like gold. Traders should watch for volatility in equities and Forex, particularly with respect to USD and commodities.

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US President Trump said it is highly unlikely the US will need to resume military action against Iran if negotiations progress, while Secretary of State Rubio said talks have been unproductive.
DXY consolidated after Friday's jobs-driven upside; Antipodeans outperformed, with the NZD aided by the weekend's election result.

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