In the early morning hours of June 13, Israeli Air Force fighter jets <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/glavnoe-za-nedelu-konflikt-izraila-i-irana-krusenie-dreamliner-kadry-dla-meta">attacked</a> Iran. The attack was prompted by reports that Tehran is close to developing nuclear weapons. Today is the sixth day of escalating conflict between the two countries. Military action in the Middle East traditionally causes oil prices to spike. This time was no exception - immediately after the news of the attack appeared, Brent quotes jumped by 13% and at one point exceeded $78.&nbsp;

The price of fear: How the Israel-Iran war will further affect oil prices

Bourse indicators point to growing concerns about the protracted conflict in the Middle East

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The price of fear: How the Israel-Iran war will further affect oil prices

Oil traders brace for turmoil over Iran crisis - Bloomberg