US President Trump on Iranian sleeper cells, says there could be more 1,700, via Fox News interview, Trump repeats US is decimating Iran; US is not focused right now on getting Iranian uranium
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US President Trump on Iranian sleeper cells, says there could be more 1,700, via Fox News interview, Trump repeats US is decimating Iran; US is not focused right now on getting Iranian uranium.
What it means
Trump's comments regarding the potential presence of Iranian sleeper cells and ongoing U.S. actions against Iran reflect a significant escalation in rhetoric. This could lead to heightened tensions in the Middle East, impacting oil prices and risk sentiment across markets, particularly in commodities like gold and energy. Traders should monitor these developments closely, as they may influence currency movements, especially in haven assets and related pairs like USD/JPY and EUR/USD.
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