US strikes on Iran trigger global oil price surge
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5 questionsTrump said the war could last up to four or five weeks.
According to think.ing.comDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the war could extend eight weeks.
According to www.pbs.orgContext: Different official estimates of the conflict's length affect expectations for economic impact and military planning.
Brent crude was at $106 per barrel.
According to www.aljazeera.comBrent crude surged past $120 per barrel.
According to en.wikipedia.orgContext: Discrepancy in reported peak oil prices affects understanding of the severity of the supply disruption.
The Senate advanced a resolution limiting Trump's ability to attack Venezuela.
According to apnews.comSenate Republicans blocked a measure to reign in Trump's power to wage war against Iran.
According to The Guardian - WorldContext: Conflicting reports on whether the Senate acted to limit presidential war powers, with different targets (Venezuela vs Iran) and outcomes (advanced vs blocked).