Iran says it carried out drone attack on US fighter jets at Al Azraq base in Jordan on Thursday

Iran's claim of a drone attack on US fighter jets in Jordan signals a potential escalation in regional tensions, which could affect energy markets significantly.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 2 Apr 2026, 16:00 UTCOn the live feed at 15:40 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Given the strategic importance of Jordan and the presence of US assets, this incident may raise concerns about security in the Middle East, potentially leading to higher oil prices as risk premia increase. Traders should monitor the situation closely as geopolitical instability often impacts commodity prices and market sentiment.

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