Israel, Iran launch new wave of strikes
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The markets have mostly shrugged off Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war. But Israel's conflict with Iran is still in its early days.
Israel hit more targets in Tehran and Iranian missiles fired at Israel killed at least 14, as the conflict entered a third day
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks, killing and wounding civilians and raising concerns of a broader regional conflict.
The missile and air war that Israel and Iran have spent decades planning for has come, and it is spectacular and terrifying. Israeli officials say they need at least two weeks to degrade Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.
An exchange of strikes on refineries and gas facilities was limited but raised the risks to an industry with broad economic impacts.
Oil prices climbed on Monday, extending Friday's rally, as renewed strikes by Israel and Iran over the weekend increased concerns that the battle could widen across the region and significantly disrupt oil exports from the Middle East.
Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.
The Israeli military struck "over 170 targets" in Iran in three days, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday.