What the US–Israeli strikes on Iran mean for the price of oil
Source: US news | The Guardian · Bias: Center Left
Summary
A halt on trade flows through the strait of Hormuz could spell trouble for many developed economiesUS-Israel war on Iran – latest updatesThe US-Israeli war on Iran has ignited fears that escalating military aggression in the Middle East could send oil prices soaring, push up prices at the pump and drive a global economic downturn.The US began “major combat operations” in Iran on Saturday morning, shortly after Israel launched a strike against Tehran. Within hours of the US-Israeli strikes, tankers in the strait of Hormuz were reportedly warned by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard that no ship would be allowed to pass through the world’s most critical oil trade route. Continue reading...
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