Iran US war news LIVE: 6 killed in airstrikes in Iran's Qom; US weighing to send 10,000 more troops to Middle East
Airstrikes in Iran's Qom have killed six people, while the US considers sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East. The conflict has caused a surge in crude oil prices and a decline in stock markets, with the S&P 500 experiencing its worst day since January.
Fighting between the US and Iran continues, with airstrikes in Qom killing six people. The US is weighing the option to send 10,000 more troops to the Middle East. Iran has tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, potentially creating a 'toll booth' for tankers. Crude oil prices have risen, with Brent crude increasing 4.8% to $101.89 per barrel. The conflict has also affected stock markets, with the S&P 500 experiencing its worst day since January, dropping 1.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 469 points, and the Nasdaq composite sank 2.4%.
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