U.S. & Israeli strikes on Iran send oil and gas prices soaring, spark global protests
Oil prices jumped more than 8% and natural gas futures surged 42% as US and Israeli military actions against Iran rattled energy markets. Protests erupted worldwide, with demonstrators decrying both the Iranian regime and the escalating conflict. Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and halted gas flows from Qatar are raising concerns about supply shortages and rising costs for US drivers.