Col. Wayne Sanders (Ret.), Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst, suggests the US-Israel-Iran conflict may conclude within one week. Military analysts expect targeted strikes rather than prolonged engagement, with Iran's retaliatory capacity constrained by recent sanctions and international isolation. The assessment comes as markets brace for potential energy supply disruptions.

Oil prices have already climbed 4.2% since news of the strikes began, with Brent crude approaching $84 per barrel. Defense sector stocks rallied, with major contractors gaining 2-3% in pre-market trading. Financial institutions are recalculating risk models across emerging markets, particularly those with exposure to Middle East energy infrastructure or regional shipping lanes.

The short-duration forecast offers temporary relief to investors concerned about broader regional escalation. Yet, the situation remains volatile, with Iran's response capacity still uncertain. Energy traders will monitor Strait of Hormuz traffic closely, as any disruption to the 20 million barrels daily transit route could trigger further market turbulence.