Heavy U.S. and allied strikes on Iran have driven market jitters and energy-price spikes amid uncertainty over the conflict's scope. The new Iran strikes announced hours before President Trump's speech — alongside his claims that Iran requested a ceasefire and his prediction the war will end in weeks — amplify political volatility and complicate risk assessments. Continued Pentagon planning for possible ground deployments further increases geopolitical uncertainty and market risk.
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