The escalation on the Lebanon front may continue regardless of the Iran war, Al Arabiya reports citing an Israeli security source 

The ongoing escalation in Lebanon, as reported, appears to signal a persistent regional instability that could impact various assets, particularly safe havens like gold and the Japanese yen. This development may exacerbate existing tensions and volatility in commodities, especially energy prices, and could influence forex markets through risk-off sentiment towards the USD and EUR. Traders should monitor these geopolitical dynamics closely as they can quickly shift market sentiment and pricing.