Iran, Israel and Oil prices
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Asian shares were mixed and oil prices advanced Wednesday after the escalation of conflict in the Middle East hit Wall Street. U.S. benchmark crude oil was up 24 cents at $73.51 per barrel. Brent crude,
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.
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as the Iran-Israel conflict raged with no end in sight, though major oil and gas infrastructure and flows have so far been spared from substantial impact.
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.