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- On February 28, 2026, an explosion occurred in Tehran as the United States launched combat operations in Iran, with U.S. President Donald Trump confirming actions targeting ministries in southern Tehran.
- Analysts anticipate market impacts, with investors saying the situation could exceed the consequences of the tariff hike to 15% and the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
- Florian Weidinger of Santa Lucia Asset Management warned that Iran's crude extraction complexities could drive price volatility in the coming week.
