A US official says President Trump is focused on making Iran pay for MOU violations and recent US soldier deaths, keeping geopolitical risk elevated for crude and shipping.
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Fresh comments from a U.S. official suggest the Trump administration is focused on making Iran "pay" for alleged violations of the memorandum of understanding and recent deaths of U.S. soldiers. The official said military and economic pressure will continue until the President decides otherwise. Diplomatic talks are still ongoing.
The tough rhetoric keeps geopolitical risk elevated, particularly for crude oil and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Broader risk sentiment may also be affected.
Separately, the Israeli military said it will respond forcefully to any violation of the current ceasefire agreement. A new pilot program establishing designated security zones in southern Lebanon began Monday. The military said the initiative is being carried out in coordination with the U.S. military and the Lebanese Armed Forces. Israel has said it will take swift military action if it determines the agreement has been breached.
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