US strikes Iran again and oil is ripping — ride the energy rally
The U.S. just launched new military strikes in Iran, and Kuwait activated its air defenses against incoming missiles and drones. Oil prices are jumping because traders fear the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route could be blocked.
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Fresh US military strikes in Iran—and Kuwait activating air defenses against real missile threats—are dramatically escalating Middle East tensions. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply, and any disruption sends shockwaves through energy markets. Oil prices are already moving higher on the news, and energy stocks tend to surge when crude spikes on geopolitical fear rather than simple supply-demand shifts. If the conflict keeps escalating, oil producers with major US operations stand to benefit the most from sustained higher prices.