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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...
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Wall Street on Edge as Futures Slide Amid Tariff Threats and Bond Turmoil

 

U.S. stock futures slumped early Tuesday, setting the stage for a jittery trading session as investors reacted to a mix of political tension and global market stress. Contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all pointed sharply lower, reflecting a broad pullback in risk appetite.

The drop followed fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump, who signaled he may impose new duties on several trading partners. The possibility of escalating trade friction rattled investors already uneasy about the economic outlook.

Adding to the pressure, a global bond sell-off—sparked in part by rising yields in Japan—sent shockwaves through financial markets. Higher yields tend to weigh on equities, and the sudden shift left traders reassessing risk across the board.

The combination of geopolitical uncertainty, rising borrowing costs, and lingering concerns about corporate earnings has created a tense backdrop for markets. With key economic data and central bank decisions on the horizon, investors appear braced for more volatility.


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