SENIOR IRANIAN OFFICIAL TO REUTERS: IRAN COULD ATTEND TALKS IN PAKISTAN IF THE U.S. ABANDONS ITS POLICY OF PRESSURE AND THREATS

A senior Iranian official indicated a willingness to attend talks in Pakistan, contingent on the U.S. abandoning its current policy of pressure and threats. This statement suggests a potential shift in geopolitical risk appetite, as it opens a diplomatic channel that could de-escalate regional tensions. Assets most exposed include crude oil futures, given Iran's significant role as an oil producer and the Strait of Hormuz's strategic importance, and potentially sovereign bonds of regional economies like Pakistan, which could see reduced political risk premiums. Traders will closely monitor any official U.S. response or further diplomatic overtures from either side, particularly regarding the specific conditions for resuming negotiations.

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