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U.S. long-term Treasury yields dropped as much as 13.5 basis points to 4.512%. The U.S. dollar index was last up 0.14%, while the yen gained about 0.4% versus the dollar. Both currencies are considered safe havens.

The US military launches air strikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria, in response to the drone attack at Tower 22 that killed three US soldiers.

Approximately 24 US troops have been injured in attacks on American bases across Iraq and Syria since the start of the Israel-Gaza conflict, a US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson told Sputnik in a statement.

An interfaith vigil was held at The Community of Faith King's Dome Cathedral on Sunday to mourn the lives lost in Israel.

Amid the Israel and Hamas war, Israeli officials said it's not the time for hostage negotiations but instead focusing on preventing another attack.