Iran Brokering Secret Talks To Send Russian Anti-Ship Missiles To Yemen's Houthis; Moscow Has Yet To Decide To Send Missiles In Iran-arranged Talks; Missiles Would Increase Houthis' Ability To Strike Red Sea Commercial Shipping And Increase Threat To U.S. And Allied Warships; Houthis Could Use Missiles On Land To Threaten Saudi Arabia
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Iran is facilitating secret negotiations to supply Russian anti-ship missiles to Yemen's Houthis. If successful, this could enhance the Houthis' capability to target Red Sea commercial shipping and pose a greater threat to U.S. and allied warships, as well as potentially threaten Saudi Arabia.
September 24, 2024 | 8:18 pm
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The potential increase in geopolitical tensions due to Iran's facilitation of missile talks could impact global markets, affecting SPY as a broad market ETF.
SPY, as an ETF representing the S&P 500, could be affected by increased geopolitical tensions, which often lead to market volatility. The news of potential missile supplies to the Houthis could heighten tensions in the Middle East, impacting investor sentiment.
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