Oil hits five-month high after US hits key Iranian nuclear sites

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Oil prices surged to a multi-month high after the U.S. joined Israel in strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, escalating Middle East tensions. Concerns are mounting over potential supply disruptions, particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global crude shipments. Analysts caution that the geopolitical risk premium may be short-lived without actual supply losses.