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Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Wall Street as Futures Slide on Trump’s Iran Warning

  Markets tumbled Thursday morning as renewed geopolitical uncertainty sent U.S. stock futures sharply lower, with investors reacting to President Trump’s latest remarks that the war with Iran is “not yet over.”   U.S. stock futures stumbled early Thursday after President Trump’s national address failed to signal a clear end to the ongoing U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 600 points , while S&P 500 futures fell 1.5% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 2% , reflecting heightened investor anxiety.  The market’s reaction was driven largely by Trump’s assertion that the conflict is not yet resolved, despite reports that Iran’s president has approached the U.S. about a potential ceasefire. Trump emphasized that any agreement would depend on reopening the Strait of Hormuz , a critical global energy chokepoint. He also warned that U.S. forces would “hit Iran hard” before any withdrawal in the coming weeks.  ...

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Khamenei Warns of Severe Repercussions for US and Israel

 


In a recent address, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel, stating that they would face a "crushing response" for their actions against Iran. This declaration comes amid escalating tensions in the region following a series of confrontations.

Khamenei's remarks were made during a speech to students in Tehran, where he emphasized that both the US and Israel would undoubtedly receive a severe retaliation for their actions against Iran and its allies. The Supreme Leader's comments were in response to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military bases, which were themselves a reaction to an Iranian missile attack on Israel.

The situation has heightened fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East, with both sides exchanging threats and military actions. Khamenei's speech highlighted the resolve of Iran and its allied groups, including Hezbollah and Hamas, to respond forcefully to any aggression.

As the region braces for potential further escalations, the international community watches closely, hoping to avoid a full-scale conflict that could have far-reaching consequences.

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