Pentagon Delayed Iran Strike Announcement Until After Market Close: NBC
NBC reports the Pentagon held off announcing U.S. strikes on Iran until after financial markets closed, reportedly to limit immediate market impact including on oil prices. No official confirmation of intent to manipulate markets has been given.
NBC has reported that the Pentagon delayed the public announcement of U.S. military strikes on Iran until after financial markets had closed.
The timing was reportedly aimed at reducing immediate volatility in financial markets, particularly in oil prices. While the report has sparked political debate, there has been no official confirmation that the delay was intended to manipulate oil or other market prices.
Source: First Squawk