Asian Shares Are Mixed and Oil Prices Rise
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The Israel Iran conflict has entered its sixth day on Wednesday (June 18). US President Donald Trump has called for "unconditional surrender" of Iran to stop the conflict to escalate in the West Asian region.
When Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, officials in Russia described the current escalation in the Middle East as "alarming" and "dangerous." Still, Russian media were quick to stress the potential positives for Moscow.
Israel’s stunning attacks on Iran’s nuclear program and military leadership are embroiling the Middle East in another deadly war — and could imperil President Donald Trump’s pledge to slash oil prices for American consumers.