Militants from several Kurdish Iranian factions are preparing for a possible ground offensive against Iran's regime, according to Axios citing US and Israeli officials

• US official says the goal is to try to take over a specific territory in the Kurdish region inside Iran, to challenge the regime and inspire a broader uprising.

The reported preparation of Kurdish Iranian factions for a potential ground offensive against the Iranian regime marks a significant escalation in regional tensions. This development could lead to volatility in oil and gold markets, as destabilization typically heightens demand for safe-haven assets and impacts energy prices, particularly for WTI. Traders should monitor related currency movements and assess how this might alter risk sentiment in the forex market.