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US President Trump said in brief phone interview with The Hill that he is not ruling out ground troops in Iran if Tehran does not make a deal and said “If they were smart they would make a deal”

President Trump's comments on the potential for ground troops in Iran signal a more aggressive stance, raising geopolitical tensions that could impact market sentiment.

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Bahrain calls on the UN to pass a resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force

Explosions reported at US-linked facilities in Abu Dhabi, according to Fars News Agency

US President Trump said in brief phone interview with The Hill that he is not ruling out ground troops in Iran if Tehran does not make a deal and said “If they were smart they would make a deal”

[MARKET UPDATE] US index futures are pressured (Emini S&P -0.6%, Emini Nasdaq 100 -0.8%), while oil futures climb (WTI +1.4%) after Trump's threats to attack Iran's power plants and bridges if they don't open up the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening

Iranian media reported an explosion in Shiraz early Monday morning, according to Iran International

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If the situation escalates, we might see a risk-off move with investors seeking safe havens like gold or the USD, while commodities, especially oil, could react to potential supply disruptions.

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