Trump to receive briefing on potential military action against Iran

14 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 30

Axios said Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, will brief Trump on Thursday as Brent briefly topped $126 a barrel, its highest since March 2022.
Markets turned risk-averse on fears a wider Iran war could disrupt oil supplies for months, lifting the dollar and pushing European bond yields higher before ECB and Bank of England decisions.
The briefing follows stalled nuclear negotiations, with Washington seeking to pressure Tehran, while investors fear a longer conflict could fuel inflation, raise pump prices and increase recession risks.

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