The chances of an agreement between the US and Iran are “very small,” Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post; sources said the deployment of American forces in the Middle East is continuing as usual

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The chances of an agreement between the US and Iran are “very small,” Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post; sources said the deployment of American forces in the Middle East is continuing as usual

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Israeli officials also said there has been no change in coordination with the US military or in operational plans.

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The statement from Israeli officials suggests a continued escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, indicated by the low likelihood of an agreement. This development may impact market sentiment, particularly in commodities like oil and gold, as well as forex, potentially benefiting haven assets amidst rising geopolitical risks. Traders should monitor related market movements and assess how this could influence risk pricing.

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