Oil prices rose by 6% due to Israel's strike on Iran

Oil, gold and Swiss franc prices rose due to Israel's military operation against Iran. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on Friday, June 13.

The agency reported that at the moment the price of Brent crude oil is $73.56, which is 6% higher than the day before. There is also an increase in the cost of West Texas Intermediate oil.

The situation is similar with the Swiss franc and gold, Reuters added. At the same time, the value of the American and Asian indices began to decline.

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Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran and declared a state of emergency across the country on June 13. The operation was carried out in an area where high-ranking commanders of the Iranian army live. The IDF said that from that day on, all regions of the country have been switched from full activity to necessary activity.