Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi discussed the prospects for transferring the conflict around Iran to a political and diplomatic solution, via Tass

The discussion between Russia and Iran about transitioning their conflict toward a diplomatic solution signals a potential easing of tensions in the region. This could impact energy prices and the associated currencies—particularly if it leads to a more stable geopolitical environment, which may result in a bullish sentiment for commodities like oil and gold.