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Oil Prices Soar on US-Saudi Strikes, Bitcoin Falls Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
Oil prices surged by 5% on Wednesday after the US and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes against Iran-aligned militant groups in Iraq.
The attacks, which were carried out in response to a recent wave of rocket fire targeting US forces in the region, sent shockwaves through global markets. Oil prices had been relatively stable in recent weeks, but the sudden increase has sparked concerns about supply and demand imbalances.
Bitcoin's price also slipped as Iran launched a surprise attack on US forces in the Middle East. The conflict has raised fears of a wider escalation and its potential impact on global markets.