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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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Gaza Strip Airstrikes: A Tragic Toll

 

On Thursday, Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of at least 26 people across the Gaza Strip. The strikes targeted Hamas security officers and an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone. Among the casualties were three children and two senior Hamas police officers. 

The strikes have exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of displaced people are seeking shelter. The ongoing conflict has led to widespread destruction and significant loss of life, with over 45,000 Palestinians killed since the war began. The international community continues to call for a ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

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