Trump's War Rhetoric Reignites Fears of Middle East Conflagration President Donald Trump's continued escalation of his war of words against Iran has put the fragile ceasefire brokered by various stakeholders on shaky ground.
The latest exchange of fire sent shockwaves through global markets, with oil prices spiking up to 5% following Trump's comments at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Trump's threats to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure, including electric plants and desalination facilities, have sparked concerns that the conflict could escalate into a full blown war.