TRUMP: IRAN'S GOVERNMENT IS SERIOUSLY FRACTURED, AND AT THE REQUEST OF PAKISTAN'S FIELD MARSHAL ASIM MUNIR AND PM SHEHBAZ SHARIF, THE U.S. WILL HOLD ITS ATTACK ON IRAN UNTIL TEHRAN'S LEADERS PRESENT A UNIFIED PROPOSAL.…

The reported delay in potential U.S. military action against Iran, attributed to internal fractures within Iran’s government and at the request of Pakistan’s leadership, has temporarily de-escalated geopolitical risk premiums in energy and emerging markets. The shift reflects a diplomatic channel influencing military posture, with risk appetite improving due to reduced near-term threat of supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Energy markets, particularly crude oil futures, and regional equities with exposure to South and West Asia are most sensitive to this recalibration of conflict risk. The pause may also bolster capital flows into Pakistani assets, perceived as playing a mediating role. Traders will watch the upcoming OPEC+ meeting and Iranian leadership statements for signals on whether diplomatic engagement sustains or if military risks resurge.

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