US President Trump says every time Iran kills an American soldier, they will pay for that killing many times over
Newsquawk Staff ·
- Says directive has been passed on to key military officials.
Ful Post: "Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over! This directive has been passed on to Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Daniel Caine, and every Leader in the Military. President DONALD J. TRUMP"
What it means
President Trump's statement escalates tensions with Iran, indicating a more aggressive U.S. military stance. This rhetoric could influence market sentiment, particularly in safe-haven assets like gold and the USD, while impacting risk assets like equities and oil prices. Traders should watch for potential volatility in these markets as the geopolitical landscape evolves.
Sources
- US Market Wrap: Stocks gain as tech earnings begin
- US President Trump says on embassy staff told to depart, says don't know that they are; we continue to beat Iran
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- Canadian PM Carney says he spoke to US President Trump on Wednesday for quite some time; he discussed a wide range of issues with US President Trump, including Iran
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