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Trump says he’s told Kurds not to join Iran fight: ‘war is complicated enough’

US President Donald Trump said he has told Kurdish forces not to enter the Iran war as the US and Israel continue launching strikes against Tehran. “The war is complicated enough without having – getting the Kurds involved,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday on his way back to Florida after attending a military service for six fallen US soldiers. “We’re very friendly with the Kurds, as you know, but we don’t want to make the war any more complex than it already is. I have...

Mar 07, 2026 &03030707202631; 23:03 UTC www.scmp.com Trending 3/5

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Neutral impact

Sentiment score: -5/100

Moderate impact Short-term (days)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Trump's directive to Kurdish forces to avoid involvement in Iran conflict signals US strategy to contain regional escalation and prevent further complexity in Middle East tensions. This statement reflects cautious geopolitical positioning amid ongoing US-Israel military operations against Iran, potentially reducing immediate conflict expansion risks.

AI CONFIDENCE

72% High

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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Oil (WTI Crude)

CL=FCommodity

High volatility expected

Oil prices sensitive to Middle East geopolitical tensions; Trump's de-escalation messaging may reduce immediate war premium but uncertainty remains

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

High volatility expected

Risk-off sentiment from Middle East conflict concerns; USD strength from safe-haven demand partially offset by de-escalation signals

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

Expected to rise

De-escalation messaging reduces geopolitical risk premium; equity markets favor contained conflict scenarios

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Euro Stoxx 50

^STOXX50EIndex

Expected to rise

European equities benefit from reduced Middle East escalation risk and lower energy price volatility expectations

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Gold Futures

GC=FCommodity

Expected to decline

Gold safe-haven demand may ease slightly as Trump's containment messaging reduces perceived immediate conflict escalation

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Monitor oil volatility closely as Trump's containment messaging may provide temporary relief, but underlying Iran tensions remain. Consider tactical long positions in equities and short gold on de-escalation narrative, while maintaining energy hedges given persistent Middle East uncertainty.

KEY SIGNALS

Geopolitical de-escalation attemptRegional conflict containment strategyReduced immediate war expansion riskSafe-haven asset pressure easingEnergy market volatility management

SECTORS INVOLVED

EnergyDefenseFinancialsTechnology

Analysis generated on Mar 09, 2026 at 17:08 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by SCMP Business. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Trump says he’s told Kurds not to join Iran fight: ‘war is complicated enough’

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