US senior official say White House is in "active conversations" with Congressional lawmakers regarding tomorrow's deadline to request reauthorization for Iran war, via White House Correspondent Datoc

The White House's "active conversations" with Congress about the Iran war reauthorization signal potential shifts in U.S.

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foreign policy, with implications for regional stability and energy markets. While officials remain non-committal, uncertainty around military engagement could lead to volatility in oil prices, particularly WTI, and may prompt reactions in commodities if tensions escalate or de-escalate.

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