Iran has recently arrested important reformist politicians. This makes people more worried about the country's position in the world. The government says these arrests are needed to keep the country safe. This is happening as tensions in the region are growing. There are also talks between Iran and the United States. This situation is causing uncertainty in global money markets.
The arrests happened in January. Many people were protesting against the government. Azar Mansouri, a leader of the Reform Front, was arrested. Some other important members and former diplomats were also detained. The government claims these people worked with other countries like Israel and the United States. At the same time, the US is paying more attention to Iran. The US is using strong diplomacy and has military forces in the Middle East.
More global problems are happening. The US President is talking about putting taxes on goods from some European countries. This is for US economic reasons. These different pressures add to the feeling of global uncertainty. Because of this, the international oil market is nervous. Iran and Venezuela are seen as places where oil supplies could be interrupted.
Many traders are expecting problems with oil prices. They are "betting on chaos," according to Nigel Green, the CEO of deVere Group. This nervousness is especially strong near the Strait of Hormuz. This is a very important place for oil ships. The combination of these internal and external pressures is dangerous. There is a big chance of mistakes. This is a concern for international relations and the global economy.