US Secretary of War Hegseth when asked about duration of the conflict, says in a very strong place, will is endless, and up to the President to decide; mission is not endless and it's not protracted and Trump gets to control the throttle

The comments from Secretary of War Hegseth suggest a readiness for a prolonged U.S. military commitment, emphasizing that the operational mission isn't perceived as endless but is subject to presidential discretion. This stance may create heightened uncertainty in risk assets, impacting currency markets, especially for the USD, as investors assess geopolitical stability and potential military expenditures.