White House Press Secretary Leavitt says that Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, Axios' Ravid reports

The statement from White House Press Secretary Leavitt indicating that Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire agreement with Iran suggests potential escalation in regional tensions, which could impact oil prices and risk sentiment globally.

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This development may drive safe-haven flows into assets such as gold and the USD, as markets assess the implications for stability in the Middle East.

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