Iran war briefing: Oil prices surge after Gulf strikes rattle markets

The Independent

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1. Oil prices have surged as attacks on gas fields stoke fears across the world.
2. President Donald Trump’s biggest warship is limping to Crete for repairs after a huge fire.
3. Iran has escalated attacks on energy infrastructure in Gulf Arab nations, including Qatar and the UAE, following an Israeli strike on its main natural gas field.
4. Two men have been charged with spying on the UK’s Jewish community for Iran.
5. WHO officials admit they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran.