Iran strikes keep escalating — oil is spiking, grab energy stocks while momentum is hot
The U.S. just launched fresh military strikes in Iran, and Kuwait activated its air defenses against incoming missiles and drones. Oil prices immediately jumped because traders fear the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route could be blocked.
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The conflict keeps escalating instead of cooling off — Kuwait just activated air defenses, and fresh U.S. strikes hit Iran again. Roughly 20% of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, so any real disruption could send prices much higher. Energy stocks like ExxonMobil and Chevron typically move in the same direction as oil, but with extra leverage because their profits balloon when crude rises. After oil dropped 5% earlier this week on premature peace hopes, the snap-back rally has room to run as the reality of prolonged conflict sinks in.