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Two US Planes Down, UAE Gas Offline, Army Chief Fired — And Markets Can't React Until Monday
The war's worst single day for US forces unfolded with markets closed. Iran shot down an F-15E over its territory (one crew member rescued, one missing with a bounty on their head) and an A-10 near Hormuz (pilot recovered). Iran's strikes hit the UAE's Habshan gas facility — Abu Dhabi's largest — forcing a suspension of operations and killing one worker. Kuwait's biggest refinery was hit for the third time. The UN triple-vetoed an Arab resolution to reopen Hormuz by force. Defense Secretary Hegseth fired the Army Chief of Staff mid-war. Oil at $111-112, WTI now trading at a rare premium over Brent. The April 6 energy infrastructure deadline is 3 days away and there is no diplomatic framework, no ceasefire, and no market access until Monday morning.
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