US Central Command US forces are striking targets to degrade the Iranian regime's military infrastructure and capabilities that have threatened American troops and regional partners for decades

This news indicates a significant escalation in U.S. military engagement in the region, specifically targeting Iranian military capabilities. The implications for oil prices and safe-haven assets could be pronounced, particularly if this leads to heightened regional tensions or conflict – a situation that often supports commodities like oil and gold while weighing on broader market sentiment.