The entire Middle East is in chaos. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard is exerting pressure, and the expert council has elected Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as the next Supreme Leader. There's no doubt that Iran won't compromise and will continue to fight. Iran claims to have shelled over a dozen oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, controlling and blocking this critical global energy transport chokepoint. Oil prices have also risen significantly today. The war of words continues: Iran says that if major Iranian cities are attacked, it will strike all economic centers in the region. Trump says U.S.-Israeli strikes have already destroyed Iran's navy, air force, and radar detection systems. War aftermath: The rise in energy prices could push U.S. domestic gasoline prices higher, directly increasing overall inflation levels in the U.S., making the Fed's goal of achieving 2% inflation even harder. Rate cut expectations delayed! Geopolitical uncertainty has caused noticeable fluctuations in the U.S. stock market. Investor sentiment has shifted to risk-averse mode, driving gold and the dollar stronger. This also hinders crypto market trends! Living in a country without war is truly a blessing for its people.