Iran Conflict Fears Rise Amid Oil Price Jump

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Oct 17, 2026 · 3m · transcript

High oil prices above $100 a barrel are fueling concerns of renewed conflict with Iran as elections approach, alongside threats to shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and proxy actions in Iraq and Lebanon. Incidents in the West Bank include an attack on photojournalist Heidi Levine and an alleged assault on diplomats, prompting condemnation and investigation, with Prime Minister Netanyahu commenting on the need for evidence. US Secretary of War Pete Hagerty issued a stark warning to Iran regarding nuclear weapons. Domestically, Ambassador Yechiel Leiter indicated PM Netanyahu aims for a…