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US Prepared for Possible Significant Attacks in Middle East by Iran, White House Says

- The U.S. has increased its regional force posture in anticipation of potential significant attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East, according to White House national security spokesperson John Kirby. - Kirby highlighted shared concerns with Israel regarding a possible Iranian-backed attack, following accusations against Israel for the assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran last month. - Israel has been on high alert since a missile attack in the Golan Heights and subsequent retaliatory actions, including the assassination of a senior Hezbollah commander and Hamas political leader Haniyeh. - The Pentagon has deployed additional military assets to the region, including a guided missile submarine and the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, although the latter is currently near the South China Sea. - Oil prices surged by over 3% amid fears of a widening conflict, while Israeli forces continued operations near Khan Younis in Gaza amidst international efforts to prevent further escalation. Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/us-prepared-possible-significant-attacks-middle-east-by-iran-white-house-says-2024-08-12/)

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Iran vs Israel war

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.

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Iran going the Hamas way?🤔

Iranian government is preparing to strike Israel knowing how ruthless the response can be. With big brother US telling it in open to protect ‘Israel’, I don’t know why Iran is committing this grave mistake. US needs a reason to strike Iran and getting it served in a plate. India would be impacted as crude will jump leading to more $ outflows.

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LIVE 🚨: Iran launches unprecedented attack on Israel

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

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World War 3?

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

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Iran and Hezbollah Attack on Israel Imminent, Blinken Tells G7: Report

- 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

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