Event Brief
Oil price rises to highest since 2022 on Iran strike plan
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Summary: Oil prices hit their highest level since 2022 after a report said Trump would be briefed on Iran options.
WHO: Axios
WHAT: A report said US Central Command prepared a plan for strikes on Iran
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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