Iran Boosts Central Asia Trade Amid US Conflict

Iranian officials have engaged counterparts from four Central Asian states, including a meeting between First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref and Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon. This push aims to mitigate the impact of Tehran's ongoing low-boil conflict with the United States, with Aref claiming a 50% increase in bilateral trade volume. Persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, could continue to support crude oil prices and potentially boost safe-haven demand for gold.

بحوالہ / Source: oilprice.com