US Secretary of War declines to comment when asked about a definitive time frame on the end of the Iranian operation, says the choice will be US President Trump's
The lack of clarity from the US Secretary of War regarding the end of the Iranian operation introduces uncertainty into geopolitical markets, particularly for oil and equities.
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US Secretary of War declines to comment when asked about a definitive time frame on the end of the Iranian operation, says the choice will be US President Trump's
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As this decision is ultimately in President Trump’s hands, the prevailing ambiguity could drive market volatility, influencing risk sentiment across currencies and commodities, especially in energy sectors.
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