Trump ‘close to making a decision’ on ‘massive attack’ against Iran

Iran war reignites debate over US energy-permitting reform

The current escalation has already caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel.

Trump made his remarks on Thursday as oil prices once again surged past the symbolic $100 for a barrel of Brent crude, the international benchmark – and amid indications the price could go higher still.

Fresh strikes, shipping attacks and flight disruptions raise fears of a wider conflict