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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.
January 09, 2020
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.
January 08, 2020
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.
January 08, 2020
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.
January 07, 2020
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.
January 03, 2020