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Iran launched widespread drone and missile attacks on Israel, American bases, and Gulf Arab neighbors' energy infrastructure, including Dubai and Fujairah, while effectively stopping shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, causing Brent crude to surge to $104 a barrel, up nearly 45% since February 28.
The conflict, initiated by the United States and Israel more than two weeks ago, has escalated with Israel striking Beirut and Tehran. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected truce talks, stating forces will continue firing until President Donald Trump acknowledges the war's illegality.
The Strait of Hormuz, critical for a fifth of global oil transport, remains blocked, intensifying fears of a global energy crisis and pressuring Washington due to rising consumer fuel costs. President Trump's appeals to seven countries, including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and Britain, for naval support to reopen the Strait have yielded no commitments, raising concerns for Republicans in upcoming elections.
Japan has begun releasing oil reserves to mitigate supply shortages and price increases.
