US President Trump says US destroyed 10 inactive mine laying boats or ships
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- "I am pleased to report that within the last few hours, we have hit, and completely destroyed, 10 inactive mine laying boats and/or ships, with more to follow! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
What it means
Trump's announcement regarding the destruction of mine-laying vessels could suggest a more aggressive U.S. military posture, impacting geopolitical stability. Traders may react by positioning in safe-haven assets and commodities, particularly gold and oil, while currency pairs like USD/JPY or GBP/USD could experience volatility depending on market sentiment about U.S. foreign policy and risk appetite.
Sources
- Al-Mayadeen correspondent in Iran says Iranian officials believe that Trump wants to bring the nuclear issue into the negotiations, which Iran rejects
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