Oil Rises Israel Hints At Attack on Iran’s Oil & Gas Infrastructure

Crude oil prices rose on continued geopolitical tensions following Iran’s 200-missile barrage on Israel. Since the late Tuesday attack, Israeli ground troops have clashed with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing revenge and sparking fears of a full-blown war. Seven Israeli troops were killed during fighting in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement. The latest round of escalation was sparked by the Israeli killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and...