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WHAT'S NEXT?: Rising tensions around are bringing new and regional geopolitical threats and the possibility of eventual global war. Keep abreast of the unfolding drama and know where the risks and opportunities are in the world.

• [New] Tensions soared in the Middle East earlier this month when Israel unexpectedly attacked Iran over fears it was developing nuclear weapons - a claim Iran has denied, insisting that it is only for peaceful purposes. HuffPost UK
• [New] Tensions rise in the Middle East as Washington pursues military action amid failed diplomacy and fears of wider conflict. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Any terror strike on Indian soil in the future will have serious consequences for Pakistan, and warned that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. Economic Times
• [New] Iran's nuclear weapons are threatening the entire world if the United States intervenes in a war between Israel and Iran. United States Department of State
• [New] Bitcoin could reach $120,000 in the coming months if the Federal Reserve moves to cut interest rates in response to rising geopolitical tensions and external economic pressures, such as trade tariffs and military conflicts. Klever Wallet
• [New] A joint US-Israeli war in Iran harms American interests and would threaten American lives while draining resources and diverting strategic attention from pressing priorities. Blog.hu
• [New] Any use of tactical nuclear weapons in Iran would be catastrophic amid fears it could spark wider conflict across the Middle East. Daily Mail
• [New] Israel began pounding Iran last Friday, in a conflict that has the world holding its breath amid fears it could rapidly escalate and drag Britain and the US in. Daily Mail
• [New] Iranian proposals that do not fulfill US demands, such as the US demand for zero Iranian uranium enrichment, will likely preclude Iran from reaching a new nuclear deal with the United States and a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran War. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Operation Sindhu is a government-led evacuation mission launched in June 2025.It was initiated to rescue Indian nationals stranded in Iran, fearing the outbreak of a larger military conflict involving Israel, Iran, and the United States. Ekam IAS Academy
• [New] Germany's foreign minister appealed to Iran's leaders to make credible assurances that it is not seeking a nuclear weapon and to show it is willing to find a negotiated solution as fears mount of further military escalation between Iran and Israel. Counter Extremism Project
• [New] FBI Monitors Iranian Sleeper Cells as War with Israel Escalates The FBI increases surveillance of suspected Hezbollah operatives inside the U.S., fearing possible terror plots as Israel continues strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. podfollow
• [New] While Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons, it warns of extreme measures if threatened. teleSURenglish
• [New] The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has dominated global headlines, marked by military strikes, threats, and diplomatic tensions. teleSURenglish
• [New] The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, coupled with the potential for direct US involvement, continued to drive risk aversion in global markets. investing.com
• [New] In the face of an unrelenting bombing campaign by Israel, which is now trying to get at Iran's underground Fordo nuclear facility, Iran might theoretically be more willing to take Trump's deal: uranium enrichment, but no nuclear weapons programs. Reason.com
• [New] The growing tensions with Cambodia have created ample opportunities for royalist and conservative opponents of the Shinawatras to drape themselves in the flag and attack the government for failing to stand up for Thai interests. The Diplomat
• [New] Iran could produce a nuclear weapon within weeks, with US President Donald Trump expected to decide on potential military action within the next two weeks. CNBCTV18
• [New] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that removing Iran's regime is not Israel's official goal, but acknowledged it could be a possible outcome of the current conflict. CNBCTV18
• [New] Trump's Israel-Iran Saber-Rattling Risks Wider War President Trump is escalating tensions in the Middle East, doubling down on rhetoric about U.S. military support for Israel as the Israel-Iran conflict heats up. Dean Blundell
• A sustained conflict between Iran and Israel would increase concerns surrounding supply disruption fears within the Middle East, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, keeping crude oil prices elevated. IC Markets | Official Blog | Blog

Last updated: 24 June 2025