IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARAQCHI TELLS RUSSIAN COUNTERPART THAT IRAN WILL MONITOR U.S. BEHAVIOR AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE DECISION TO PROTECT ITS INTERESTS AND NATIONAL SECURITY - IRANIAN STATE MEDIA

Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi's statement to his Russian counterpart underscores heightened geopolitical tensions amid ongoing U.S.-Iran friction, as reported by Iranian state media. The rhetoric signals potential shifts in Iran’s foreign policy stance, which could affect regional stability and global energy markets through the risk of supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. This development may strengthen Iran-Russia diplomatic alignment, supporting Russian assets amid Western sanctions pressure while increasing risk premiums on Middle Eastern exposure in energy and defense sectors. Investors are likely to monitor upcoming OPEC+ meetings and U.S. Treasury sanctions disclosures as key catalysts for market reaction.

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