US CENTCOM says earlier today, Sea Hawk and US Army AH-64 Apache helicopters were used to eliminate Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping
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The reported use of US helicopters to eliminate Iranian boats indicates an escalation in tensions in the region, particularly concerning the safety of commercial shipping lanes. This could raise fears of further military engagement, impacting risk sentiment across markets and potentially boosting safe-haven assets like gold and the USD.
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