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Trump Announces US Strikes on Iran, Oil Prices Jump

7/30/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced U.S. forces began strikes against Iran at 8 p.m. on July 29, 2026.
  • U.S. Central Command said the operation was a response to Tuesday’s attempted Iranian missile attacks that were intercepted.
  • Seth Krummrich warned that Tehran may respond more aggressively and could target civilian infrastructure.
  • The strikes ended a two-week diplomatic pause and pushed Brent crude up 7.9% to $90.74 a barrel and WTI up 6.6% to $84.46.