US President Trump reportedly weighs a military operation to extract Iran's uranium, although the President hasn't made a decision on the operation, according to US officials cited by WSJ

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This headline indicates a potential escalation in US-Iran tensions, with President Trump considering a military option regarding Iran's uranium supply. Such moves could drive volatility in energy markets and safe-haven assets like gold, while impacting forex pairs, especially the USD against traditional safe havens like JPY and CHF. Investors should monitor how this develops, as it could signal a more active US foreign policy stance that may disrupt existing market expectations.

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