A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

President Trump said on Truth Social that Israel and the broader Middle East are shielded from Iranian threats, citing “positive momentum” toward ending the conflict and asserting that its conclusion will leave Americans and the world safer and more secure. The remarks, relayed by First Squawk, mark a rhetorical escalation in Washington’s framing of the Iran-Israel standoff without announcing any new policy, sanctions, or military measures. Markets have been sensitive to Middle East headlines, with oil and defense names reacting to perceived shifts in escalation risk, though the post contained no concrete commitments to price. Traders will watch for follow-through in official statements, any movement toward a ceasefire or negotiations, and whether the tone translates into lower geopolitical risk premia across energy and equities.