Tensions Flare as Iran and US Exchange Attacks, Oil Prices Fluctuate
Get the latest updates on the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States, including oil price movements and reports of new attacks across the region.
The simmering tensions between Iran and the United States have erupted into a series of tit-for-tat attacks, sending shockwaves through global energy markets. Oil prices, which had spiked in the immediate aftermath of the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, have now started to retreat as the Trump administration seeks to calm jittery markets.
However, the situation on the ground remains highly volatile, with several U.S. allies in the Middle East reporting incoming attacks, including missile strikes and drone activity. Israel has also said it is striking Iranian targets in the region, further escalating the conflict.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}The Trump administration has taken a tough stance, warning Iran that any retaliation would be met with
Source: The New York Times
