US President Trump told The Post on Friday that US warships are being reloaded with “the best ammunition” to resume strikes on Iran if peace talks in Pakistan fail, via NY Post
- “We’re going to find out in about 24 hours. We’re going to know soon,” Trump said in a phone interview when asked if he thought the talks would be successful.
- “We have a reset going. We’re loading up the ships with the best ammunition, the best weapons ever made — even better than what we did previously and we blew them apart,” he said.
- “But we’re loading up the ships. We’re loading up the ships with the best weapons ever made, even at a higher level than we use to do a complete decimation.
- “And if we don’t have a deal, we will be using them, and we will be using them very effectively.”
Context
President Trump's remarks indicate a significant escalation in U.S. military readiness against Iran, which raises concerns about potential conflict. This situation could heighten geopolitical instability, influencing energy prices, particularly oil, as well as impacting forex markets, especially USD and JPY. Traders should monitor the evolving situation closely, as any military action would likely lead to increased volatility in related assets.
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