The escalation complicates US-led efforts to broker a broader deal with Iran, driving oil prices up by nearly 5%, with benchmark Brent futures back above $97 a barrel

The latest strikes are the most serious escalation in the Iran War since a ceasefire first went into effect in April.

Monday’s strikes by both Iran and Israel are the most serious escalation in the conflict since the ceasefire between the U.S.-Israel side and Iran went into effect in April.

Renewed attacks risk derailing US-Iran peace talks as oil prices surge over 3%