Investors face these three costly scenarios from the Israel-Iran conflict. Here’s what to do now.

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These investments are now your best defense — especially if the conflict continues

Last Updated: June 13, 2025 at 4:12 p.m. ET
First Published: June 13, 2025 at 3:09 a.m. ET

Smoke rises from a location allegedly targeted in Israel’s wave of strikes on Tehran, Iran, on June 13. Photo: Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

Some mornings you wake up to coffee. Other mornings, you wake up to Brent crude BRN00 BRNQ25 suddenly trading above $70, gold GC00 topping $3,400,and breaking news that half of Iran’s military command just became smoking rubble.

Welcome to “Operation Rising Lion,” Israel’s surprise attack on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, delivered by F-35 stealth fighters.