Oil prices jump over 2% after US-Iran direct conflict re-ignites after a month of pause

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Oil prices jump over 2% after US-Iran direct conflict re-ignites after a month of pause

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Oil prices surged over 2% following a U.S. military strike on Iranian launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two countries. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, and shipping activities in the strait have decreased amid the conflict.

Following a U.S. military strike on Iranian launchers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have surged. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on two U.S. air bases in Jordan. Jordan's military successfully intercepted eight missiles aimed at its territory early Monday, escalating the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, now entering its sixth month. Shipping activities through the Strait of Hormuz have notably dipped due to rising tensions.

World Security Conflict Politics Commodities Energy Shipping oil prices U.S.-Iran conflict Strait of Hormuz military strike shipping dip missile attacks Jordan

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