Trump Halts Planned Attack on Iran at Gulf Partners' Request

Trump stated he has postponed a planned military strike on Iran following diplomatic appeals from Gulf allies, de-escalating immediate geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The reversal reduces near-term risk of supply disruption to global oil flows, weighing on safe-haven demand and pulling Brent crude futures lower. Defense and energy stocks are most directly impacted, with regional defense contractors seeing reduced urgency in procurement and Middle East-focused energy firms facing lower risk premiums. Market focus will shift to upcoming diplomatic signals from Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, as well as any changes in U.S. naval deployments in the Persian Gulf over the next 48 hours.

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