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BREAKING: The US Pentagon has instructed the US Military to conclude preparations for potentially resuming "major combat operations" in Iran, per Axios. Details include: 1. US and Israeli sources say combat operations could happen before the midterm elections 2. A White House
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WHY IT MATTERS.
Pentagon preparing for possible Iran combat raises oil supply risk and defense demand.
Escalating Iran conflict risk lifts oil and defense
Actual strikes or diplomatic off-ramp
De-escalation unwinds the premium
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BREAKING: The US Pentagon has instructed the US Military to conclude preparations for potentially resuming "major combat operations" in Iran, per Axios. Details include: 1. US and Israeli sources say combat operations could happen before the midterm elections 2. A White House official said President Trump "has all options available at any time" 3. On Friday, Trump's national security team met at Camp David and discussed possible resumption of major combat operations in Iran Brent crude oil prices are trading above $101/barrel.
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THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
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03 WHO'S INVOLVED
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THE SOURCE RECORD.
1 SOURCES CONFIRMED05 PROPAGATION
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