Brent crude briefly topped $100 a barrel as fighting continued for 13 days after a ceasefire collapsed, sharpening pressure over whether to withdraw, escalate or define an exit path.
Donald Trump has become increasingly frustrated as the U.S.-Iran conflict entered its fifth month, with U.S. strikes continuing for 13 days after a ceasefire collapsed and 18 U.S. personnel killed. Brent crude briefly rose above $100 a barrel, adding to the economic and political strain around a prolonged conflict. Analysts said Trump is under pressure over whether to withdraw, risk further escalation or set out a clear exit path, underscoring how an extended war can quickly feed into energy markets and domestic political calculations.