Trump downplays escalation risks while warning Iran against breaking agreements
In an interview with Fox News, cited by Reuters, US President Donald Trump said that Pickaxe Mountain, an Iranian underground nuclear site, is not a big problem, adding that the United States (US) is now in a very strong position with Iran.
The US President also said that he would like to avoid targeting critical infrastructure such as power plants and bridges. These remarks may reassure investors that Washington is seeking to avoid a broader regional conflict.
At the same time, Trump maintained a hardline stance on Iran, saying that Iran can not break deals anymore. The comments suggest that Washington intends to maintain diplomatic pressure on Tehran while signaling a preference for measures that reduce the risk of a direct military confrontation.
Key takeaways
Pickaxe Mountain is not a big problem.
We have a very strong position with Iran now.
Would like to avoid attacking power plants, bridges.
I'm not looking to do that.
We cannot have Iran break deals anymore.
Market reaction
The US Dollar (USD) weakens following these comments, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) giving up its earlier gains to trade flat on the day around 101.53 at the time of writing. At the same time, Oil prices remain under pressure, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil losing 1.24% on the day to trade around $80.20 at the time of press.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
You may also like
Morgan Stanley warns: old storage prices are peaking, supply and demand may turn relaxed by 2028
Morgan Stanley pointed out that after the U.S. midterm elections, it is expected that about 20% of the new data center capacity in the United States originally planned for 2028 will be postponed to 2029. This may cause a "gap" in the supply chain in 2028, resulting in the risk of excess inventory of legacy storage. Legacy storage is less bound by long-term fixed price contracts, so a narrowing supply-demand gap could lead to significant price fluctuations. The above analysis refers only to legacy storage, including DDR3/4, SLC/MLC NAND, and NOR flash.
Cardano Foundation unveils zero-knowledge series as ADA drops 2.8% to $0.1725
Crypto prices
More
