US Secretary of War Hegseth says objectives are to destroy missiles and defense industrial base and another objective is to destroy's Iran navy; today will be most intense day of strikes
- Have seen Iran fire lowest number of missiles in the last 24 hours.
- US will not end Iran war until enemy is defeated.
Context
The comments from US Secretary of War Hegseth signal an escalation in military operations geared towards specific objectives against Iran, likely heightening geopolitical tensions in the region. Such developments can affect global markets, particularly for oil and commodities, while also influencing currency movements involving the USD, EUR, and JPY due to risk sentiment fluctuations. Traders should be on alert for volatility in energy prices and safe-haven assets like gold, as today's strikes are anticipated to be particularly intense and consequential.
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