The dramatic escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran caused a spike in the price of crude and raised fears among oil traders about disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital waterways.

Ongoing conflict between Middle Eastern countries Iran and Israel has got the world concerned about the impact of supply disruptions in global oil

Poll: 60% of US voters oppose military involvement in Israel-Iran war; experts warn prolonged conflict may raise oil prices, already on the rise.