Iran, Israel and Oil
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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.
The death toll is growing as Israel and Iran exchanged missile attacks for a third consecutive day on Sunday, and Israel is warning that worse is to come. Israel targeted Iran's Defense Ministry headquarters in Tehran and sites it alleged were associated with Iran's nuclear program,
An exchange of strikes on refineries and gas facilities was limited but raised the risks to an industry with broad economic impacts.
The Federal Reserve and Bank of England are among the central banks due to meet in the coming days as Israel’s attack on Iran adds to a series of geopolitical shocks, including Donald Trump’s trade war,