US Military Prepared for Potential Iran Strikes as Markets Await Trump's Decision

The US military has reportedly positioned itself for potential strikes against Iran, with operations potentially commencing as early as this Saturday. Despite the high state of military readiness, President Donald Trump has yet to issue a final decision on whether to proceed with the offensive. This escalation in geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran has put global financial markets on high alert for any sudden developments. Market analysts anticipate a massive flight to safety if conflict erupts, likely driving significant gains in Gold (XAU/USD) and the Japanese Yen (USD/JPY). Oil prices, particularly WTI, are also expected to spike sharply due to heightened fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Conversely, equity markets and major indices like the SPY could face substantial downward pressure as investors react to the growing geopolitical uncertainty.