Russia warns Trump…“Pandora’s box opened by an Iran attack”

Heecheol Yang

Summary

The Russian government warned that a US military attack on Iran could cause unpredictable chaos across the Middle East.
The market expects that if a military conflict between the US and Iran becomes reality, there could be a sharp rise in international oil prices and an escalation in global financial market instability.
The growing tensions in the Middle East indicate that investors should be cautious about volatility in the energy and financial markets.

The Russian government has warned US President Donald Trump that a military strike against Iran could result in opening a 'Pandora’s box.'

According to the Daily Mail on the 23rd (local time), the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently stated, “If President Trump considers military action against Iran, it will provoke unpredictable chaos throughout the Middle East.” It further emphasized that “any military adventurism against Iran could pose a severe threat to regional security and world peace.”

Recently, tensions have been rising in the Middle East among Iran, Israel, and the United States. There are expectations in the market that if a military conflict between the United States and Iran becomes a reality, it could lead to a surge in international oil prices and worsen global financial market instability.