US fighter jet has reportedly crashed in Kuwait, Al-Ahd News reports; jet was hit and fell a few minutes ago, reports suggest jet was hit in Iranian airspace and subsequently crashed in Kuwait, Iranian press reports

The reported crash of a US fighter jet, allegedly hit in Iranian airspace, escalates geopolitical tensions in the region, potentially affecting risk sentiment across markets. This incident could have significant implications for energy prices, particularly oil, given regional instability, and may drive safe-haven flows towards the USD or JPY. Traders should monitor the response from both the US and Iranian governments for further signals on how this might influence broader market dynamics.