The Strait of Tension: Why This Escalation Should Worry Us All The latest round of tit for tat between the US and Iran has reignited fears of a wider war that could roil global markets.
Last week's US strikes on Iranian sites have pushed the conflict off its recent leash, reviving concerns about a conflict that could disrupt oil supplies.
Iran's foreign minister has long accused Israel and its allies of manipulating the US into confrontation.