US Military Ready to Strike Iranian Energy Infrastructure Amid Rising Tensions

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The US military has maintained its high state of combat readiness to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, while clarifying it is prepared to resume fighting only if diplomatic efforts fail. This stance follows a series of missile attacks on Saudi and Kuwaiti energy facilities over the past nine days, attributed to Iranian-backed proxies. The explicit inclusion of a diplomatic track introduces a nuanced layer to the geopolitical risk premium currently affecting global energy markets. Analysts suggest that Crude Oil prices will remain sensitive to supply disruption risks should negotiations break down. Meanwhile, investors continue to monitor XAU/USD as a primary safe-haven asset amid the potential for military escalation. The situation remains fluid as market participants weigh the viability of diplomatic solutions against the threat of direct kinetic action.

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