US Strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island Raise Stakes for Global Oil Supply
US-Israel strikes escalate conflict with Iran, disrupt global oil flow, and push jet fuel prices higher, hitting travelers worldwide.
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US-Israel strikes escalate conflict with Iran, disrupt global oil flow, and push jet fuel prices higher, hitting travelers worldwide.
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