Qassem Soleimani

US-Iran tensions

America's dangerous Iran obsession

There is something special about America’s bloodlust against Iran. It is a 40-year-old obsession that has now brought the United States and Iran to the brink of war.

US-Iran tensions

Singapore stocks tank as Iran launches missile attacks on US bases in Iraq

As at 1.11pm on Wednesday, all but three of the 30 STI constituent stocks trading lower.

US-Iran tensions

Iran retaliates against US in rocket attack on 2 Iraqi bases

“As we evaluate the situation and our response, we will take all necessary measures to protect and defend US personnel, partners, and allies in the region,” according to a Pentagon statement.

Gold

Gold eases from 6-year high as markets watch for Tehran's next move

“Relief can be seen across markets following the knee-jerk reaction toward the eruption of geopolitical tensions,” says Pan Jingyi, market strategist at IG Asia in Singapore.

Geopolitics

Top Iranian commander killed in US airstrike on Trump orders

(Jan 3): A US airstrike in Iraq ordered by President Donald Trump killed one of Iran’s most powerful generals in a provocation that risks escalating a growing conflict with the Islamic Republic.
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