US and Iran exchange direct military strikes for the first time in a month, escalating regional conflict

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US and Iran exchange direct military strikes for the first time in a month, escalating regional conflict

⚡ Markets: Direct military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz creates significant supply risk for crude oil and LNG. Bullish for Brent, WTI, and European natural gas prices. Increases demand for safe-haven assets like USD and gold, while pressuring equity markets.BrentWTIUSDXAU

The US military struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, stating it was to prevent the deployment of sea mines. Iran's IRGC retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting US bases in Jordan and the UAE, leading to a sharp increase in oil prices and global market volatility.

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West MSMNYT World — G20 Finance Officials Gather in U.S. as Iran War Grips Global Economy

Financial pressMarketWatch — Brent oil tops $90 after first U.S. and Iran fighting in a month

Financial pressWall Street Journal — Oil Rises as U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalates

Google WestGoogle News (US) — Stock futures fall after U.S. strikes Iran; Wall Street heads for winning month: Live updates

West MSMReuters — Stocks cautious on US-Iran escalation, bond yields hit multi-year highs

West MSMAP — Asian shares are mixed and oil prices surge after US strike on Iranian rocket launchers

RegionalAnadolu Agency — Global markets fall as Fed rate hike expectations, Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment

Non-West StateAl Mayadeen — Oil prices jump over 2% after US attacks on Iran's Larak island

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