Iran retaliates against U.S. allies, sending oil prices higher
Iran launched attacks on U.S. allies in the Gulf following American airstrikes that reportedly killed four people at a wedding. The escalation has pushed Brent crude oil prices to around $95 a barrel, up more than 30% since the war began. The conflict has strained U.S. military resources and raised concerns of a full-scale war.
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The U.S. strikes focused on air defense, radar, and maritime targets, while Iran's counterattacks included intercepted missiles on Jordanian bases and explosive drones over Irbil
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