Oil prices climb as Trump says the U.S. could remain in Iran
Donald Trump said the United States could remain in Iran after the conflict and potentially control oil, while oil prices continued rising despite his claim that the war would end soon. The statements indicate continued uncertainty over the conflict's duration and consequences.
Potential prolonged U.S. involvement and control of Iranian oil could intensify geopolitical risk and sustain energy-market volatility.
Why 66 is a serious score
A score of 66 sits in DoomRadar's 61–80 band, which represents serious escalation or large-scale disruption. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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