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BREAKING NEWS: Trump Signals 4–5 Week Iran Campaign; Markets Brace for Volatility in Oil, Gold, Bitcoin, and Stocks

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March 3, 2026 (U.S. Eastern) — President Donald Trump has indicated the U.S. military campaign against Iran could last “four or five weeks,” while repeating objectives that include eliminating Iran’s missile capabilities, dismantling its missile industry, destroying Iranian naval forces, and ensuring Iran can never acquire a nuclear weapon. The remarks arrive as investors shift … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Markets Slide in Risk-Off Move After Iran Attack Reports as Oil Jumps and Crypto Sells Off

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Global markets are shifting into “risk-off” mode after reports of strikes on Iran, with equities pressured, oil rising on supply-risk fears, and crypto selling off as traders rush to reduce exposure heading into the weekend. The move reflects classic geopolitical pricing: investors rotate out of risk assets while bidding up energy and other perceived hedges, … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Israel Launches “Preemptive Strike” on Iran as Explosions Reported in Tehran

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Israel has launched what it described as a “preemptive strike” on Iran, with multiple reports of explosions and smoke in Tehran early Saturday. Israeli officials said the operation was initiated amid expectations of an imminent Iranian missile-and-drone attack, while multiple outlets reported U.S. involvement or coordination to varying degrees. The situation is rapidly developing, with … Read more