Brent Crude & Abolfazl Shekarchi

Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures climbed significantly due to stalled peace efforts in the US-Israeli war on Iran, the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates' nuclear plant, and concerns about escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Abolfazl Shekarchi: Abolfazl Shekarchi, a senior spokesperson for the Iranian armed forces, issued a warning that the United States would face 'new, aggressive, and surprise scenarios' if Donald Trump's threats were carried out, indicating Iran's readiness to retaliate.

Brent Crude: Brent Crude fell over 6% to below $90 per barrel on the pause in strikes, after briefly exceeding $100 last week. The decline reflects hopes of de-escalation, but risks from Red Sea disruptions persist.

Abolfazl Shekarchi: Shekarchi said Iran is prepared for any escalation, including ground operations. He is a spokesman for Iran's armed forces.

Abolfazl Shekarchi: Abolfazl Shekarchi, Iran's top military spokesman, issued a threat that global tourist sites would not be safe for the country's enemies, raising concerns about Iran's potential use of militant attacks beyond the Middle East.

Abolfazl Shekarchi: General Abolfazl Shekarchi, Iran's top military spokesperson, warned that recreational and tourist sites worldwide would not be safe for the country's enemies, signaling Iran's potential to escalate attacks beyond the Middle East.