Hezbollah Launches Drone Attacks on Israel, Warns of More to Come

- The recent rocket strike in the Golan Heights, killing 12 children and teenagers, has escalated tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with fears of an all-out war growing. - Cross-border fire has intensified since October, with both sides suffering significant casualties, and Israel responding with air strikes and missiles into southern Lebanon. - The Israeli government is under pressure to retaliate strongly, with Prime Minister Netanyahu promising a heavy price for Hezbollah, while the Lebanese militant group denies responsibility for the deadly rocket. - Hezbollah's significant arsenal and its backing by Iran pose a substantial threat, complicating Israel's potential military response, especially with its resources stretched in Gaza. - Domestic political pressures on Netanyahu, coupled with international calls for restraint, create a volatile situation as the region braces for possible further escalation. Source: BBC

If this happens & escalates then it is certainly a WWIII, stock market will crash by 3-5K points on day1 or 2, more layoffs, there will be chaos everywhere. This will be full fledged war between two countries, backed by two different axis. Please pray it doesn’t happen at all.

With Iran Officially Striking Israel first? will everything end out of order?

- Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered a direct strike on Israel in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. - The order was given during an emergency meeting of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, with military commanders instructed to prepare for both attack and defense. - Iran and Hamas have accused Israel of the assassination, though Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement. - Iranian officials are considering a coordinated attack involving drones and missiles, potentially from multiple fronts including Yemen, Syria, and Iraq. - The assassination has been seen as a significant security breach, prompting calls within Iran to ensure the safety of its senior officials before seeking revenge. Source: New York Times

- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that Iran and Hezbollah may attack Israel within the next 24 to 48 hours, according to an unconfirmed report from Axios. - Blinken reportedly told G7 counterparts that the US believes Iran and Hezbollah will retaliate for the recent killings of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. - The US is seeking to limit the attacks and response, urging G7 allies to apply diplomatic pressure to avert a regional war. - The G7 issued a statement expressing deep concern over the heightened tensions in the Middle East and called for restraint on all sides. - Several countries, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, and France, have advised their citizens to leave Lebanon immediately due to the volatile security situation. Source: Al Jazeera

Expect your stock market portfolios to be bearish tomorrow. Houthis are making logistics of international vessels difficult through the Strait of Hormuz.