US gathers the greatest amount of air power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion and President Trump is being briefed on military options for striking Iran, even as aides hold talks with the Iranian regime, according to WSJ
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US gathers the greatest amount of air power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion and President Trump is being briefed on military options for striking Iran, even as aides hold talks with the Iranian regime, according to WSJ
Israeli Defense Forces announced they struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon, according to Sky News Arabia
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ramping up air power in the Middle East signals heightened military readiness, which could escalate tensions in the region, particularly concerning Iran. This geopolitical move may impact commodity prices—especially oil—and safe-haven assets like gold, while also influencing currency flows, such as the USD's position against major currencies. Traders should monitor developments closely, as the interplay between military options and diplomatic talks could lead to volatility across multiple asset classes.
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