"Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson to CNN: Intercepted Iranian Attacks Targeted Civilian Infrastructure", via Al Jazeera
The assertion from the Qatari Foreign Ministry that intercepted Iranian attacks were aimed at civilian infrastructure suggests a heightened level of regional tension.
Oman says an oil tanker has been attacked by a drone 52 miles off the coast of Muscat
"Israel army says there is no reason for Lebanon ground invasion for now", via Al Arabiya citing AFP
"Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesperson to CNN: Intercepted Iranian Attacks Targeted Civilian Infrastructure", via Al Jazeera
Israel's Channel 13 reports Iran has now fired a large batch of missiles towards Israel, Al Jazeera
Sirens are now sounding in various regions of Jordan, Sky News Arabia reports
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This could lead to increased geopolitical risk in the Middle East, with potential impacts on oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar. Traders should be alert to fluctuations in market sentiment as this situation evolves and consider positioning accordingly in commodities and relevant currencies.
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