US President Trump ahead of speech this evening, says 'we've had full regime change' in Iran, according to Reuters interview
- 'We're going to be out of Iran pretty quickly,' won't give a timeline.
- Have some more targets left; if we have to, we'll come back to do spot hits.
- Reiterates that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon, nor do they want one.
- Will express disgust with NATO in his speech today.
- 'Absolutely' considering withdrawing the US from NATO.
- Does not care about nuclear material; will watch by satellite.
Context
President Trump's statements about a 'full regime change' in Iran signal a significant shift in US policy, likely aimed at escalating tensions in the region. His remarks on potentially withdrawing from NATO add further uncertainty to geopolitical alliances, which could impact market sentiment across equities and commodities. Traders should monitor how this rhetoric influences the USD and energy prices in particular, as they may react to increased geopolitical risk.
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