Oil prices are shaking at high levels, stocks, bonds, and gold are all plummeting! As the deadline for Trump's "final ultimatum" approaches, Iran's sudden attack on Gulf targets intensifies global panic.

As the deadline approaches for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz demanded by President Trump, Iran has launched a new round of strikes along the coast of the Persian Gulf. The continued blockade of this waterway has caused severe turmoil in the global energy market. According to reports from the UAE, the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out drone and missile attacks during the early hours of Monday. Israel also launched multiple airstrikes on Tehran's infrastructure and is preparing to expand ground operations in Lebanon - where the country is currently clashing with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. Trump's ultimatum of "full opening" of this crucial waterway will expire at 7:44 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday. The Strait of Hormuz handles approximately one-fifth of the global oil and liquefied natural gas exports. Trump has threatened to strike Iran's power plants if the waterway is not opened by the deadline. In response, Iran stated that if such attacks occur, they will target power and water facilities in multiple regions. A senior Iranian official on social media mentioned that financial institutions purchasing U.S. Treasury bonds are considered "legitimate targets." As both sides continue to threaten each other, this conflict is nearing a possible turning point. The war has entered its 24th day, resulting in over 4,200 deaths, disrupting the oil market, and exacerbating global inflation concerns. After Israel's airstrike on an important gas field in Iran last week, Iran retaliated, causing damage to major energy production facilities like the giant liquefied natural gas plant in Al-Ras Laffan, Qatar. The Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, mentioned that over 40 energy facilities in nine countries in the Middle East have suffered "severe or extremely severe" damage, which could prolong disruptions in the global supply chain after the conflict ends. As the U.S. and Iran show signs of possible escalation, sell-offs in the stock market, gold, and bonds have intensified. Asian stock markets have declined for the third consecutive day and may enter a correction phase; gold prices have dropped for the ninth consecutive trading day. As of writing, Brent crude oil prices hover around $113.50 per barrel, with an accumulated increase of over 55% since the war began. According to information released by the Israeli Defense Forces, strikes on Tehran's infrastructure have commenced, although further details were not disclosed. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz mentioned that the intensity of military strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran and its infrastructure will "significantly increase" in the coming week. Prior to these statements, there were signs of intensified missile attacks by Iran on Israel in recent days. Last Saturday, around 115 people were injured in the southern Israeli cities of Arad and Dimona, where there is a nuclear research facility nearby Dimona. Iranian media stated that the attacks were in retaliation for the assault on its Natanz nuclear site. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel's military objectives, stating that the aim is to "completely destroy Iran's nuclear and missile program." He also added that Israel's goal is to "create conditions" to bring about the overthrow of Iran's leadership and urged other countries to join the conflict. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bea...