Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal - Reuters
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Pentagon chief has signaled the U.S. is prepared to resume military strikes on Iran if a nuclear deal is not reached, escalating the diplomatic standoff. This reopens the Middle East risk-premium trade — oil supply disruption fears spike, defense names bid, and risk-off pressure hits equities.
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Wrong ifA surprise diplomatic breakthrough or Iran concessions would collapse the oil risk premium and rotate money back out of defensives fast — this trade is purely headline-driven and can reverse within hours.
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