Middle East war, oil price hike may force increase
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Iran calls US-Israel campaign “operation epic mistake” as oil and commodity prices surge
The world is witnessing a major escalation in the Middle East as a military conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran enters its second week. The operation, officially named “Operation Epic Fury” by U.
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