World Awaits Iran's Retaliation After US Attacks Nuclear Facilities, Gold Prices Gain Up!
Global tensions have peaked after the United States launched an airstrike on one of Iran's main nuclear sites on Sunday night. The world is now awaiting a response from Tehran, which in the past few hours has held an emergency meeting of the National Security Council. This attack was carried out after allegations of uranium enrichment activities that were considered "threatening international security" by Washington. This situation has sparked global concerns about a major escalation in the Middle East region.
As a result, world gold prices jumped sharply at the opening of the market on Monday, June 23, 2025. The spot gold price rose more than 1.8% and touched $3,386 per troy ounce. Global investors took refuge in safe haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty, while the US dollar index was stable.
In an official speech broadcast from the White House, former President Donald Trump—who is currently running for re-election in the 2026 presidential election—made a strong statement against Iran. “To the Tehran regime: America will not stand idly by when the world’s security is threatened. This attack is a message that we are prepared to act if red lines are crossed,” Trump said. He also called on the G7 and Arab allies to “stand united against Iranian provocations.”
As the world held its breath waiting for Iran to retaliate, global financial markets entered a volatile phase. Asian stocks opened lower, and oil also jumped on concerns about disrupting supply lines in the Gulf region. Analysts predict that if Iran launches a major retaliatory attack or even closes the Strait of Hormuz, gold could hit $2,450 in the near term. Geopolitical uncertainty is now the main factor driving the market early this week.(ayu)
Source: News Maker
