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2024-10-15First seen
2024-10-15Last seen
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Erik’s assessment1Unverified1
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Iran, Israel
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Active conflict, Energy and resources

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Falling oil prices are evidence that markets credited reports of a limited Israeli response, but oil and nuclear targets may not have been definitively ruled out.

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Questions remain about whether Iranian oil and nuclear assets are definitively excluded

Falling oil prices are evidence that markets credited reports of a limited Israeli response, but oil and nuclear targets may not have been definitively ruled out.

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  1. Questions remain about whether Iranian oil and nuclear assets are definitively excluded

    Erik’s assessmentEnergy and resourcesIran

    Oil markets believe Netanyahu - oil prices dropped as fears of a supply disruption eased - but that doesn't mean Israel has truly ruled out targeting nuclear or oil assets.

    Falling oil prices are evidence that markets credited reports of a limited Israeli response, but oil and nuclear targets may not have been definitively ruled out.

    Open source report
  2. Israel indicated retaliation would focus on Iranian military targets

    UnverifiedActive conflictIran

    According to a Washington Post report, Israeli PM Netanyahu gave Pres. Biden his word that Israel would not strike Iranian nuclear facilities or oil assets… Netanyahu said Israel's retaliation would instead focus on Iranian military targets.

    Benjamin Netanyahu told Joe Biden that Israel would avoid Iranian nuclear facilities and oil assets while targeting military sites. Netanyahu’s office subsequently emphasized that Israel would consider U.S. input but decide according to its national interests.

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