US President Trump posts "Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Iran. Therefore, digging it out will be a long and difficult process.."

The comments from President Trump regarding the military operation in Iran signify an escalatory tone in U.S.-Iran relations.

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US President Trump posts "Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Iran. Therefore, digging it out will be a long and difficult process.."

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Full post "Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Iran. Therefore, digging it out will be a long and difficult process. Fake News CNN, and other corrupt Media Networks and Platforms, fail to give our great aviators the credit they deserve - Always trying to demean and belittle - LOSERS!!!"

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This could heighten geopolitical tensions, influencing market sentiment across risk assets such as equities and commodities, particularly oil and gold. Traders should monitor potential market reactions, especially in currency and commodity pairs linked to risk sentiments and safe-haven flows.

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