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In a marked escalation of military rhetoric in the Middle East, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the Israeli military is prepared to restart war with Iran and that it could happen as soon as tomorrow. Katz identified two scenarios that could trigger a resumption of full-scale fighting: a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump, or Iranian missile fire directed at Israel. The remarks come amid renewed tensions over ceasefire violations and the potential involvement of Hezbollah from Lebanon.
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Sign InThe statements follow months of relative quiet on the Israel-Iran front but reflect a sharpening of military language from both sides. According to media reports, financial markets have already priced in some of the ongoing geopolitical risks between Washington and Tehran, but any actual escalation could trigger a risk-off selloff in equities and a spike in oil prices. Hezbollah's potential involvement would widen the conflict to include Lebanon, adding a further layer of complexity to the regional picture.
Investors are watching for concrete developments that could turn verbal threats into military action. Should escalation occur, safe-haven flows into gold, the U.S. dollar, and the Japanese yen are expected, while Middle Eastern equity markets may come under pressure. Any Iranian missile launches or retaliatory strikes could ignite global crude oil prices, especially with ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.