Event Brief
U.S. oil prices surge past $116 amid Iran strikes
Filed: Apr 07, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Summary: Oil prices rose following reports of U.S. strikes on military targets in Iran's Kharg Island.
WHO: U.S.
WHAT: conducted strikes on military targets
WHEN: Apr 07, 2026 at 11:50 AM ET
WHERE: Kharg Island
WHY: Reports indicated military targets were struck.
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