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Iran warns any Israeli-led attack will be ‘devastating’ for global markets

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The Straits Times. (2026, October 28). Iran warns any Israeli-led attack will be ‘devastating’ for global markets. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-warns-any-israeli-led-attack-will-be-devastating-for-global-markets

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on October 28 that an Israeli-led attack in the Gulf region would severely impact global markets. In a post on X, Araghchi stressed that such an event would be detrimental to both gas suppliers and consumers. This warning comes as the US and Israel consider renewed military actions against Iran following February’s strikes on the country.
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On October 28, 2026, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any Israeli-led military attack in the Persian Gulf region would have a “devastating impact” on global markets. In a post on X, he stated this remains a major concern for both gas suppliers and consumers. The warning comes as voting concluded from an Israeli election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to form a new government after recent elections. Discussions between the United States and Israel have raised the possibility of renewed attacks against Iran since their war began in February, significantly disrupting energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

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“Devastating impact on international markets of any Israel-instigated military misadventure in the Persian Gulf region remains a major concern for both gas suppliers and consumers,” Araghchi said in a post on X. The United States and Israel have, in recent days, raised the prospect of renewed attacks on Iran in the Middle East war that began in February with strikes on the Islamic republic.
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🔮 Iran warns any Israeli-led attack will be ‘devastating’ for global markets
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Iran warns any Israeli-led attack will be ‘devastating’ for global markets asserted
attack → warn → markets
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Oct 28 that any Israeli-instigated attack in the Gulf region would have a “devastating impact” on global markets. asserted
attack → warn → markets
“Devastating impact on international markets of any Israel-instigated military misadventure in the Persian Gulf region remains a major concern for both gas suppliers and consumers,” Araghchi said in a post on X. The United States and Israel have, in recent days, raised the prospect of renewed attacks on Iran in the Middle East war that began in February with strikes on the Islamic republic. asserted
that → instigate → republic
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is seeking to form a new government after close elections, said on Oct 28 he could work with US President Donald Trump to eliminate the “existential threat” posed by Iran. uncertain
he → seek → Iran
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