Senior Iranian Official says Tehran has warned regional nations that it will strike US bases in the region in the scenario that they are attacked by the US. Requested that regional leaders work to prevent an escalation.
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- Direct communication between the US and Iran has been halted, due to the threats by US President Trump.
What it means
This development marks an escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, particularly as communication lines have effectively been severed. It underscores the potential for military action, which could significantly impact regional stability and may affect oil prices, safe-haven assets like gold, and overall market sentiment regarding geopolitical risk.
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