WS #12993
Trump threatens severe retaliation after Iran attacks US bases; oil jumps 7-8% (Brent >$90, WTI >$85) as Houthis strike Saudi tanker and Ukraine hits Russian refinery. Airbus Q2 EPS €0.53 beats €0.48 estimate, revenue €20.69B misses, maintains 2026 guidance; H1 profit up on aircraft deliveries. Unconfirmed report that China is sending rocket launchers to Iran, per Telegraph, which would further escalate Middle East tensions.
US-Iran Escalation & Oil Surge
Trump threatens severe retaliation after Iran attacks US bases; oil jumps 7-8% (Brent >$90, WTI >$85) as Houthis strike Saudi tanker and Ukraine hits Russian refinery.
Airbus Q2 EPS €0.53 beats €0.48 estimate, revenue €20.69B misses, maintains 2026 guidance; H1 profit up on aircraft deliveries.
Unconfirmed report that China is sending rocket launchers to Iran, per Telegraph, which would further escalate Middle East tensions.