TRUMP: IRAN WILL HAVE CUT FUNDING FOR HEZBOLLAH

Trump's statement indicating Iran will face reduced funding for Hezbollah signals a potential tightening of U.S. sanctions or financial restrictions on Iranian assets. This announcement affects risk sentiment in Middle Eastern markets, particularly amplifying geopolitical risk premiums in oil and defense-related sectors. The transmission mechanism is primarily through heightened regional tension, which can disrupt energy supply chains and trigger capital flight from emerging markets with exposure to the Persian Gulf. Assets most exposed include Iranian-linked equities, Brent crude futures, and regional currency pairs such as the Saudi riyal and Israeli shekel. Traders will closely monitor the next U.S. Treasury sanctions report for confirmation of new financial restrictions on Iranian entities.

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