U.S. carries out new military strikes targeting Iran

BIG: The United States has carried out military strikes targeting Iran as the conflict escalates again, according to the Associated Press.
Renewed direct military action increases geopolitical risk across the Middle East and raises concerns about further escalation involving regional energy infrastructure and shipping routes.
For oil markets, additional conflict involving Iran could increase the supply-risk premium in $WTI, particularly if tensions affect the Strait of Hormuz or other critical export routes.