Trump Signals Potential Military Action Against Iran Amid Nuclear Standoff

President Donald Trump has signaled a potential shift toward military intervention against Iran, citing ongoing disputes over the country's nuclear program. While expressing a preference for avoiding conflict, the President suggested that military action might become necessary if diplomatic efforts continue to fail. The escalation stems from deep-seated US frustration over Iran's refusal to comply with international demands to curb its nuclear ambitions. Financial markets are reacting to the heightened rhetoric with a classic 'risk-off' sentiment, driving demand for safe-haven assets. Crude oil benchmarks, including WTI and Brent, are expected to spike on supply disruption fears, while gold prices (XAU/USD) see increased support. Conversely, global equity markets and the SPY ETF are likely to face downward pressure as geopolitical uncertainty weighs heavily on investor confidence.