Trump Weighs Strike on Iran as Markets React to Geopolitical Tensions
President TRUMP is reportedly ''seriously considering'' a U.S. missile strike on Iran''s nuclear facilities, according to Axios. The move follows evacuation recommendations for Tehran citizens and a warning from Vice President J.D. Vance about potential action to halt Iranian enrichment. Trump left the G7 summit early to address Middle East turmoil.
Global markets are reacting to heightened war fears, with the S&P 500 hitting intra-day lows. The U.S. has deployed additional aircraft carriers and defensive assets to the region, prompting gains in defense stocks like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized a defensive posture aimed at supporting peace efforts.