Spanningen tussen VS en Iran doen olieprijzen stijgen; econoom ziet parallellen met Trumps China-aanpak

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions are reminiscent of Trump's unpredictable trade approach with China, raising concerns about potential oil market volatility. Brent crude has climbed to $77 per barrel amid renewed hostilities, though it remains below May's peak of $113, leaving analysts uncertain whether current dynamics reflect calculated negotiation tactics or genuine conflict escalation.