[NBC: Pentagon Delays Announcement of Strike on Iran Until Market Close] Odaily Planet Daily News - NBC reported that the Pentagon delayed publicly announcing the U.S. strike on Iran until after financial markets had closed. According to the report, the timing of this decision was aimed at minimizing the immediate impact on financial markets, including oil prices. The report has sparked political debate, but there is currently no official confirmation that the delay was intended to manipulate oil prices or the market.