The IRGC naval commander was eliminated in Bandar Abbas, according to the Jerusalem Post citing an Israeli source
Context
The elimination of the IRGC naval commander could escalate tensions in the region, impacting oil supply dynamics and potentially affecting safe-haven assets like gold. Markets might react with volatility, particularly in the WTI crude and broader energy space, as well as impacting USD and JPY flows due to shifts in risk sentiment.
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