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U.S. and Israeli strikes on Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have escalated tensions, causing chaos in the Middle East and threatening global trade, oil supplies, and inflation. Irans next move is uncertain, with its complex power structure and loyal Revolutionary Guards adding to the instability. Oil prices have surged, and investors are seeking safe havens in gold and U.S. Treasuries. Analysts warn of potential wild swings in markets, with oil possibly hitting $100 a barrel in a prolonged conflict, pushing global inflation up by six or seven tenths of a percent. As markets reopen, all eyes are on whether this conflict stays contained or escalates further, reshaping risks worldwide.
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