The fresh strikes from the U.S., and the warning Iran issued in return, have brought renewed instability to the markets.

Oil prices and stock markets worldwide swung through a shaky Monday with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war. The S&P 500 swiveled between gains

The price of oil rose sharply after Iran reportedly cut off talks with the United States to the war. Crude oil jumped to levels not seen since mid-May.

Oil markets jolted higher Monday after Iran threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. West Texas Intermediate crude surged 7% to about $94 a barrel and Brent climbed 6% to roughly $97,

U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that it had defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles following "attempted attacks" by Iran.

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday, as investors monitored peace talks between the United States and Iran, while supply tightness and U.S. inventory drawdowns provided some support. Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose 40 cents, or 0.4%, to $105.42 a barrel by ...

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell about 6% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran were in the final stages, although investors remained wary about the outcome of peace talks as disruption to Middle Eastern supply continued.

Regional tensions rise as Iran vows to resist the U.S. blockade and asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, while Netanyahu signals military action against Hezbollah in Beirut.