Iran and US trade strikes, Kuwait comes under fire as diplomacy drags on - Reuters
Geopolitics
Iran and the US have exchanged military strikes while Kuwait has come under fire, with diplomatic resolution appearing distant — a significant escalation in Middle East tensions. This creates an immediate flight-to-safety bid and a sharp oil supply-disruption premium as Strait of Hormuz risk surges.
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Long USO and GLD as Iran-US strikes + Kuwait escalation spike Hormuz supply-risk and safe-haven demand — short risk-on via XLE majors if physical disruption materializes.