LEO, LEADER OF CATHOLIC CHURCH, SAYS: 'AS A PASTOR, I CANNOT BE IN FAVOR OF WAR' POPE LEO CONDEMNS KILLING OF PROTESTERS IN IRAN AFTER CRITICISM FROM US PRESIDENT TRUMP

Pope Leo's condemnation of violence against protesters in Iran, coupled with his rejection of war, follows criticism from former U.S. President Trump regarding Western policy toward the country. The remarks amplify geopolitical risk sentiment, particularly around potential U.S.-Iran tensions, influencing risk appetite in emerging market assets and oil markets sensitive to Middle East instability. Iranian rial forwards and regional equity markets remain vulnerable to shifts in diplomatic tone, while safe-haven demand for U.S. Treasuries could rise if rhetoric escalates. The religious leader’s stance may indirectly affect European defense and energy stocks, given their exposure to regional stability. Traders will watch the U.S. State Department’s next public statement on Iran for signals of policy alignment or divergence from the Pope’s de-escalatory position.

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