US President Trump says that Iran has until Tuesday night to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, otherwise he would destroy all of Iran's bridges and power plants, according to the WSJ
Trump's ultimatum regarding Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz raises significant geopolitical tensions, potentially leading to increased volatility across energy markets.
"The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announces the targeting of American and Israeli operations command headquarters and industrial infrastructure", via Iraqi News Agency; an amphibious assault ship was targeted
IAEA says it can confirm the recent impact of military strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility, but has not been damaged by these strikes
US President Trump says that Iran has until Tuesday night to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, otherwise he would destroy all of Iran's bridges and power plants, according to the WSJ
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If the situation escalates, commodities like oil could see sharp price movements, and safe havens such as gold may attract more investor interest. Such rhetoric also has implications for currency markets, particularly the USD, as traders assess risk in emerging markets and commodities.
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