🚨Oil prices and the U.S. dollar surged following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites. Brent crude rose around 7.6%, reaching $74.65 per barrel, while WTI climbed nearly 8%. The dollar index also gained 0.4%, driven by safe-haven demand, with similar strength seen in the yen and Swiss franc. Markets reacted sharply—U.S. stock futures fell between 1% and 1.8%, and Asian equities dropped as investors fled risk assets.

Analysts warn that tensions could disrupt oil routes like the Strait of Hormuz and drive further volatility. Iran has vowed retaliation, and geopolitical uncertainty is likely to keep pressure on global markets.