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West: US is 'investigating' or 'probing' a deadly strike on a wedding in Iran. ·
Elsewhere: US strike killed civilians at a wedding; survivors recount the attack.
Western mainstream coverage frames the US role as an investigation after the fact, while non-Western and regional reports frame it as a direct US attack with victims and eyewitnesses, shifting accountability.
⚡ Markets: Sustained conflict raises risk of major disruption to oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, supporting higher oil prices and energy sector stocks. Increased geopolitical risk premium benefits safe-haven assets like USD and gold.BrentWTIUSDXAU
The US and Iran engaged in renewed military strikes, with Iran targeting US bases in several Gulf countries and the US conducting strikes in Iran. One US strike, which hit a wedding party killing multiple civilians, is under investigation by Washington, while Iranian officials have vowed revenge. The escalation has pushed oil prices to their highest level since July.
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