🔍 Overview In mid‑June 2025, oil markets braced for a surge. Israel’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, followed by Iran’s symbolic missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar, appeared primed to trigger a supply scare. But traders saw beyond the headlines—and instead sparked a historic sell‑off. Brent crude tumbled about 7% in a single…
In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israel resumed airstrikes on Iran mere hours after U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire—and issued urgent warnings through both channels. 🕊️ Trump’s Ceasefire—Then a Collapse Late Monday, President Trump announced a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Iran, intended to pause the “12‑day war” that had heretofore…
Iran has reportedly conducted missile strikes targeting U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, according to state media and international sources. This response comes after the U.S. launched unprecedented airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend. Context & Escalation This confrontation forms part of a rapidly expanding conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran:…
