The United States has intensified its military campaign against Iran, launching what officials described as the most powerful day of airstrikes since the conflict began. Fighter jets, bombers, and drones targeted multiple military installations as part of the expanding Operation Epic Fury campaign. U.S. defense officials say operations will continue until Iran’s military capabilities are significantly weakened.

The escalation is sending shockwaves through the global energy sector. Oil production and shipping across the Middle East have been disrupted as attacks and security concerns affect major infrastructure and trade routes. Several regional producers, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, have reportedly reduced output amid rising security risks.

Energy markets have reacted with sharp volatility. Brent crude briefly surged toward $120 per barrel before easing, remaining far above levels seen earlier in the year.
Analysts warn that continued fighting—especially around the Strait of Hormuz, a key pᴀssage for roughly 20% of the world’s oil trade—could trigger further price spikes and deeper disruptions to global energy supplies.