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Trump Expands Iran Strikes as Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Exports Through Red Sea—Dow Futures Advance, Oil Reaches $83

Jul 20, 2026 · 09:32 PM ET· updated 8h ago
Trump Expands Iran Strikes as Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Exports Through Red Sea—Dow Futures Advance, Oil Reaches $83

Dow futures rose as Trump launched new Iran strikes and the Houthis threatened a Saudi blockade, escalating Middle East tensions.

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When countries fight in the Middle East, oil prices usually go up because people worry about supply getting interrupted. When oil goes up, some companies make more money, which can make the stock market feel a little happier—but this kind of happiness based on worry doesn't always last.

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