On the night of June 22, the United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran. As <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-conflict-latest-news/card/washington-delivering-public-and-private-messages-to-iran-about-peace-talks-hegseth-says-kM2btYpdWgrOnBGcmWEz">wrote</a> The Wall Street Journal, through Arab countries, Washington informed Tehran</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://oninvest.com/article/ssa-zaavili-iranu-cto-ih-ataka-byla-razovoj-i-ne-oznacaet-nacalo-vojny-wsj">that the attack was a one-off and that it was now possible to return to negotiations on the nuclear deal. However, whether this message had the effect the White House hoped for is still unclear: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi <a href="https://uk.news.yahoo.com/diplomacy-not-option-warns-iran-100401737.html">excluded</a> a diplomatic way to resolve the issue after the US strikes. Trump himself urged Iran to go for a peaceful solution to the issue, otherwise <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-conflict-latest-news/card/read-the-transcript-of-trump-s-address-after-the-u-s-strikes-in-iran-f0k2vlpbxnEV1cMiFHC9?mod=Searchresults_pos2&amp;page=1">threatened</a>&nbsp; "larger" attacks.&nbsp;

Why the oil market didn't believe in a major war in the Middle East

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The U.S. joining the Israeli strikes on Iran is a sharp but so far controllable spike in geopolitical risk. The main question is whether there will be an Iranian response. According to Middle Eastern logic, it is inevitable - it is a matter of prestige and pressure from within, argues Astero Falcon portfolio manager Alyona Nikolaeva. What scenarios are possible, who will benefit from the escalation of the conflict and what to expect investors after the start of trading - in this material.

"A phase of nervous anticipation": three scenarios for Iran and who stands to gain from escalation

The United States, through Arab diplomats, has conveyed to Iran the message that its attack on Iranian nuclear facilities on the night of June 22 was a one-off: after that, it is time to return to negotiations, WSJ has learned. The development of the situation will now depend on Iran's response, whose capabilities are rather limited, the newspaper believes.

U.S. tells Iran its attack was a one-off and does not mean the start of a war - WSJ

The US intervention in the Iranian-Israeli conflict has increased risks for the markets. Oninvest analyst Konstantin Gnennyi discusses what investors should pay attention to after the resumption of trading at the beginning of the week.

Escalating crisis in Iran: what will happen to oil and gas and whether there is a threat of radiation

The U.S. on the night of June 22 <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/ssa-vstupili-v-vojnu-s-iranom-cto-budet-s-cenami-na-neft">joined</a> Israel's attacks on Iran, hitting three key sites in Iran's nuclear program. President Donald Trump, who just the other day <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/glavnoe-k-utru-dedlajn-trampa-neft-mozet-probit-90-meta-ohotitsa-za-talantami">took</a> two weeks to make a decision, said the U.S. had "finished" bombing Iran's uranium enrichment plants and hoped the U.S. military's involvement would no longer be needed. At the same time, he threatened more attacks if Tehran did not make peace. Arab diplomats have conveyed to Iran that it is time for it to return to negotiations, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-conflict-latest-news/card/arabs-convey-message-to-iran-the-attack-is-over-time-to-talk-6I1gu3n9sc3INHX8HAxO">sources told</a> The Wall Street Journal. Iran in turn <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2025-06-22/middle-east-latest?srnd=homepage-europe">declared</a> that it was "reserving all options for defense" and fired again at Israel on the morning of June 22.&nbsp;

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The US attacked Iran's nuclear facilities, escalating the conflict in the Middle East

The US has gone to war with Iran. What will happen to oil prices?

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This week, it was reported that Microsoft is considering ending talks with OpenAI over their strategic partnership. The U.S. Senate approved a bill on stablecoins despite controversy surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency projects. The Federal Reserve kept the rate despite pressure from Trump.&nbsp;About the main events from June 16 to June 20 - in our review.&nbsp;

Highlights of the week: Microsoft and OpenAI dispute, Fed holds rate, US deadline on Iran

Market awaits Trump's decision to support Israel in conflict with Iran: such a turn could take market participants by surprise


Traders ignore defensive stocks against risks in the Middle East. What's driving them


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Daily review and forecast of events on the US stock market from&nbsp;Mikhail Denislamov, Deputy Director of Freedom Capital Markets Research.

Morning in New York: market awaits Trump's decision on Iran strikes

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Donald Trump has said that a decision on US participation in attacks on Iran will be made in the next two weeks. Markets reacted with restraint: trading is mixed in Asia, with Brent crude holding at $77 per barrel - although Citigroup analysts warn that the price could jump to $90 if the Strait of Hormuz is closed. In parallel, Meta continues its aggressive race for AI talent, poaching key figures from competing startups. About these and other topics - in our review of key events by the morning of June 20.

Highlights for the morning: Trump's deadline, oil may break $90, Meta hunts for talent


Analysts warn of a sharp market reaction if Trump orders a strike on Iran