“The ingredients are in place for rising tension” in the region, warns the Polar expert. But “should Arctic nations talk themselves into regional conflict, it would be a geopolitical failing of the highest order” https://t.co/mJaF9EIsOl ...

If you had asked anybody before this evening how Wall Street would react after the US decided to directly attack Iran, I'm guessing the thought would be more severe than this. I think that was the thought coming in. But remember, we had a taste of this when Israel first struck Iran back late June 12.Here in the United States. And I think the playbook that is going to play out tonight and into Monday could potentially be a repeat of that, a big knee jerk reaction where risk assets get sold off, haven assets ...

Geopolitical Risks - US bombers struck Iran's three main nuclear sites, escalating the conflict with Israel [1] - President Trump announced the obliteration of Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities and threatened further attacks [1] - Iran's foreign minister warned of everlasting consequences following the US strike [2] - The US strike raises the possibility of a broader regional conflict, with potential impact on US assets [2] - Iran retaliated by firing more missiles towards Israel [3] Military and Security - The US has approximately 50,000 service members stationed across the region [2] - The US State Department began evacuating US citizens from Israel prior to the attack [3] Nuclear Safety and Regulation - Iran's nuclear regulatory agency reported no signs of radiation contamination at the targeted sites [1] - The IAEA nuclear watchdog reported no increase in off-site radiation levels [1]