Tensions in the Gulf are rising after U.S. forces carried out strikes on Iranian radar and drone facilities following the downing of an American MQ-1 Predator drone. Both sides have framed their actions as defensive, but the exchange puts the fragile April 2026 ceasefire under fresh pressure. ⚠️🚁

With nuclear negotiations and Strait access talks still unresolved, markets are closely watching for signs of escalation or renewed diplomacy. 🌍📈