IRANIAN ARMY SPOKESPERSON SAYS WE DO NOT CONSIDER THE WAR TO BE OVER THE SITUATION IS STILL CONSIDERED A WAR, AND THE BANK OF OBJECTIVES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE ARMED FORCES HAS BEEN UPDATED - IRANIAN STATE MEDIA…

Iranian state media reported that the military considers ongoing regional tensions as still constituting a state of war, with updated operational objectives and equipment procurement plans for its armed forces. This reinforces perceptions of sustained geopolitical risk in the Persian Gulf, supporting risk-off positioning and upward pressure on regional risk premia, particularly in energy markets. The reiteration of active military planning could influence investor sentiment toward Iranian-linked assets, including limited offshore listings and regional trade flows, though direct financial market exposure remains constrained. Heightened rhetoric may also affect perceptions of central bank autonomy and fiscal discipline, with implications for inflation and currency stability. Traders will watch for any follow-up statements on defense spending in the upcoming Iranian budget release, which could signal increased fiscal pressure or resource reallocation.

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