Two drone attacks targeted a US military base and a hotel in Iraq's Erbil early on Wednesday

The drone attacks in Iraq's Erbil targeting a US military base and a hotel signal escalating tensions in the region, which could provoke a heightened military response from the US.

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This development may impact oil prices and risk sentiment, particularly affecting safe-haven assets like gold and the USD if investor fears escalate further.

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