Oil shock triggers global price spikes as Iran war drags on

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 2, 2026Country: Iran

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The war in Iran has resulted in at least 2,076 deaths and 26,500 injuries due to US-Israeli attacks. President Trump stated that the US would soon finish its strategic objectives in Iran. Meanwhile, Kuwait extinguished a fire at the airport, while Bahrain, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia shot down missiles.

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