Wall Street falls, oil surges after Trump threatens more attacks on Iran

Africanews EN • April 2, 2026

Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East.

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