US ambassador says all options are on the table [on Iran] and President Trump will keep his promise

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US ambassador says all options are on the table [on Iran] and President Trump will keep his promise

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ambassador's statement that all options are on the table regarding Iran underscores an escalating geopolitical risk, which could influence market sentiment across various assets. This rhetoric suggests potential intervention or changes in policy, likely heightening uncertainty for equities and impacting energy prices, particularly oil. Traders should consider how this might affect the USD in relation to competing currencies and commodities, as markets react to the implications of increased tensions.

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