Metals Plunge as Trump Threatens Iran Power Plants Amid Escalating Tensions

• Industrial metals, including copper, fell after US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure.
• Trump stated the US could target "each and every one" of Iran's power plants if negotiations fail, despite claiming military operations were "very close" to completion.
• The escalating risks sent copper, aluminum, and zinc lower, while oil futures surged.
• Metals markets are shaken by Middle East supply disruptions and the prospect of an oil shock impacting global demand.
• Copper dropped 1.2% on the London Metal Exchange, aluminum fell 0.9%, and zinc dropped 1.7%.