1️⃣ Iran has put its military on high alert and conducted large-scale exercises across the country.

The exercises are aimed at monitoring enemy movements and testing rapid response capabilities.

2️⃣ Israel is considering military action against Iran in the coming days, according to ABC News.

3️⃣ A U.S. Embassy representative in Baghdad responded to Al Jazeera: The evacuation was carried out immediately, and we will not disclose the number of personnel leaving for security reasons.

The U.S. State Department ordered embassies in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus region that could potentially be attacked from Iran to evacuate non-essential personnel and family members.

4️⃣ Iran claims to maintain its right to enrich uranium despite regional tensions and pressure from the U.S.

Negotiations will continue on Sunday in Oman, with Tehran dismissing calls to abandon uranium enrichment amid warnings from Israel that it will strike.

5️⃣ The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued a rare advisory for the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Strait of Hormuz, warning of "increased tensions" that could lead to military escalation directly affecting commercial shipping operations.

Sailors are advised to exercise extreme caution.

Taking place amid tensions between the U.S. and Iran and regional warnings across Bahrain and Iraq.

6️⃣ TRUMP ON EVACUATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST: “JUST WAIT AND SEE”

When asked why the families of military personnel and diplomats are being evacuated from the Middle East, Trump just shrugged and provided the most cryptic three words ever.

Reporter:

“Why are the families of military personnel and diplomats being evacuated from the Middle East?”

President Trump:

“Just wait and see, thank you.”

🌀J.P. MORGAN ON THE POSSIBILITY OF ATTACKING IRAN:

“An attack on Iran could push oil prices to $120, causing U.S. CPI inflation to rise to 5%.”

President Trump's top priority is lower energy prices to reduce inflation.

An attack that drives oil prices up to $120 will bring the discussion of RAISING INTEREST RATES back to the table.

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