Will Oil Really Go to $200 a Barrel as Iran Predicts?

Analysis examines the plausibility of Iran's prediction that oil could reach $200 per barrel amid escalating U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, which are linked to the broader conflict stemming from Hamas's October 2023 attacks on Israel. The piece explores wildcard geopolitical factors that could sustain Middle East upheaval and drive extreme oil price volatility for years.