Special | The war against Israel, the key Ormuz Strait and Trump must react
From the New York Stock Exchange, José Vizner offers this special edition of the closure of Wall Street, at a time when the market is affected by the growing tensions between Iran and Israel.
The Israel Defense Forces (FDI) issue an urgent warning on Friday after missile launch from Iran. According to the first reports, projectiles are directed towards the central area of Israel, which has activated emergency and air alert protocols in several cities, including Tel Aviv.
The situation generates a strong escalation in regional tensions, especially in a context of growing confrontation between Iran and Israel. Although there have been no material damage or victims confirmed, the authorities urge the population to remain in the shelters and follow the instructions of the inner front command.
The IDF report that they are evaluating the trajectory of the missiles and analyzing possible answers. The population remains in suspense, amid uncertainty about a possible major escalation in the next few hours.
Oil prices have shot this Friday after the Israeli military attack on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) raw barrel, reference in the United States, has registered an increase of between 7 % and almost 8 %. According to Reuters and Marketwatch data, the WTI has reached levels between $ 73 and $ 77 per barrel, being at maximums not seen since the beginning of the year
