WS #13140
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Iran attacks US bases and tankers, US withdraws Patriot systems from Erbil, and Trump threatens heavier strikes, escalating the conflict and pushing oil prices higher. Oil prices rise ~1-2% (WTI ~$85, Brent ~$90) on Iran conflict and supply disruptions, boosting oil majors' profits (Exxon, Chevron) but raising inflation concerns.
US-Iran conflict escalation
Iran attacks US bases and tankers, US withdraws Patriot systems from Erbil, and Trump threatens heavier strikes, escalating the conflict and pushing oil prices higher.
Oil prices rise ~1-2% (WTI ~$85, Brent ~$90) on Iran conflict and supply disruptions, boosting oil majors' profits (Exxon, Chevron) but raising inflation concerns.