Iran fires missiles at U.S. base for first time since Trump's strike pause, jolting oil markets
Guardian—Iran launched missiles at a U.S. base for the first time since President Trump ordered a pause in American strikes, marking the most significant escalation since that pause took hold. CENTCOM has logged more than 600 attempted attacks on U.S. citizens and facilities in Iraq between February and April alone, so the base strike fits a longer pattern of hostility rather than an isolated incident. Oil reacted sharply: the Guardian reports Brent crude spiked 7.3% to over $88 a barrel, while Straight Arrow News says prices later dipped nearly 1% as Pakistan confirmed ongoing U.S.-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz de-escalation.