U.S. and Israel launch major attack on Iran
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Iran has officially attacked the US, and Trump released a speech acknowledging the attack and potential war start. Markets will respond negatively, potentially triggering a larger downturn. This is a major attack backed by countries like Saudi Arabia and Canada, unlike a small attack on Venezuela. Question is which countries will back Iran; updates will follow. Request: thumbs up and subscribe for updates.
Armed forces. I built and rebuilt our military in my first administration, and there is no military on earth even close to its power, strength, or sophistication. My administration has taken every possible step to minimize the risk to US personnel in the region. Even so, and I do not make this statement lightly, the Iranian regime seeks to kill. The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost, and we may have casualties. That often happens in war. But we're doing this not for now. We're doing this for the future and it is a noble mission. We pray for every service member as they selflessly risk their lives to ensure that Americans and our children will never be threatened by a nuclear armed Iran. We ask God to protect all of our heroes in harm's way. And we trust that with his help, the men and women of the armed forces will prevail. We have the greatest in the world and they will prevail. Through the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, the armed forces and all of the police, I say tonight that you must lay down your weapons and have complete immunity or in the alternative face certain death. So lay down your arms. You will be treated fairly with total immunity or you will face certain death. Finally, to the great, proud people of Iran. I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Don't leave your home. It's very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations. For many years, you have asked for America's help, but you never got it. No president was willing to do what I am willing to do tonight. Now, you have a president who is giving you what you want. So, let's see how you respond. America is backing you with overwhelming strength and devastating force. Now is the time to seize control of your destiny and to unleash the prosperous and glorious future that is close within your reach. This is the moment for action. Do not let it pass. May God bless the brave men and women of America's armed forces. May God bless the United States of America. May God bless you all. Thank you.
Key standout: > lives are often lost in war. Not sure if official declaration of war, but not a random small attack.
- US and Israel have begun major combat operations in Iran.
- Strikes target Iran's supreme leader and president.
- Iran launches attacks on US bases in Kuwait, UAE, and Qatar.
- Iran launches retaliatory attacks on Israel.
- American officials say strikes will continue for days or weeks.
Markets dislike uncertainty; continued attacks mean more uncertainty. Unlikely quick recovery like negative Monday then positive Tuesday. Cannot predict future or seriousness yet. Advice for buying the dip on Monday: be mindful of position size, exposure, and avoid leverage during uncertainty.
Reminder of 2022 Russia-Ukraine attacks as trigger for yearly downturn, alongside record high inflation.
- Israel says goal is to end the regime.
- Iran becomes first country to strike Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Qatar in a single day.
- Iran says it will deliver historic lesson to Israel and US.
- Saudi Arabia states prepared to join US in any capacity against Iran.
- Other countries supporting US, such as Canada, a big supporter of Trump and US.
Speaks volumes on who is at fault; Iran's 'death to America' chants put them in unfavorable position.
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