Washington was on the verge of making a decision a week ago to resume attacks on Iran, Al Hadath reports

The near-decision by Washington to escalate military actions against Iran, which was temporarily halted, underscores heightened geopolitical tensions in the region.

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Washington was on the verge of making a decision a week ago to resume attacks on Iran, Al Hadath reports

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This uncertainty could lead to volatility in energy markets, particularly WTI crude, as any resumption of conflict would likely disrupt supply and impact prices significantly.

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