Oil markets are reeling after a dramatic surge in crude prices following rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. US President Donald Trump has defended the spike in global energy costs, calling it a temporary sacrifice in the broader push to dismantle Iran’s nuclear capability and safeguard long-term global security. As crude prices surge to levels not seen since 2022, global markets are feeling the pressure. U.S. oil futures have crossed the $108 per barrel mark while Brent Crude Oil has jumped sharply, reflecting investor fears of deeper supply disruptions across the Gulf region. Despite the economic turbulence, Trump insists the short-term pain is necessary if it leads to a nuclear-free Iran and long-term stability in the region. Critics, however, warn that sustained energy price spikes could weigh heavily on global growth, consumer spending and already fragile supply chains. WATCH