US–Iran war news: How could the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq react? Are defense stocks the real winners, or are gold and silver the ultimate safe havens in the US–Iran conflict?

US–Iran war news: S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq reaction: The U.S. and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran Saturday, and markets responded immediately. Dow Jones dropped 521 points, the S&P 500 fell 0.43%, and the Nasdaq shed 0.92% before Friday's close. Gold prices jumped nearly 11% in February. Oil rose above $72. The S&P 500 fell 0.43%. Now investors are asking: are defense stocks the real winners, or are gold and silver the ultimate safe havens in the US–Iran conflict?