*Iran-Israel Active War - Trump Just Joined Fight
Was fact-checking when reality hit harder than expected...
BREAKING: This isn't posturing anymore - it's active war
Trump ordered strikes on Iran nuclear sites yesterday
Iran retaliating with missile volleys TODAY
Casualties mounting on both sides
Markets in chaos. This is real.
*What Actually Happened
June 21: Trump ordered strikes on Iran's three main nuclear sites: Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow
June 22 (TODAY): Iran launching retaliatory missile strikes across Israel
Casualties: 685 people hospitalized in Israel, Iranian strikes hit hospitals and apartments
Current leader: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (not Khomeini who died 1989)
*Active Combat Status
Khamenei's orders: "The battle begins" and "no mercy" toward Israelis
Scale of co nflict:
Over 400 Iranian missiles launched at Israel
Israeli strikes hit 1,100+ Iranian targets
Soroka Hospital struck by Iranian missile
US involvement: Trump called strikes "amazing success," warned of more attacks
*Market Impact NOW
Safe havens pumping:
-Gold spiking on war fears
-Oil volatility extreme
-USD strength
Risk assets crushed:
-Crypto panic selling
-Equities under pressure
-Regional markets shut
Energy crisis: Iran targeting shipping in Straits of Hormuz
*Critical Developments
Nuclear threat: White House says Iran can produce nuclear bomb in "couple of weeks"
Escalation signals: US moving B-2 stealth bombers to Pacific
No de-escalation: No signs of conflict winding down
This is not ending anytime soon.
*Trading Reality
This changes everything:
-Regional war now active
-Nuclear facilities targeted
-US directly involved
-Global supply chains threatened
Market impact: Every assumption about risk assets just changed.
*Bottom Line
This is actual war, not threats
Iran-Israel exchanging missiles daily. Trump joining combat. Nuclear sites targeted.
Market reality: Geopolitical risk premium returning with vengeance.
Prepare for extended volatility. This isn't a 24-hour news cycle.