U.S.-Iran conflict and energy market volatility

Direct military escalation continues with first US combat deaths, IRGC strikes, and US airstrikes on oil tankers. Oil above $90, gasoline near $4. New: War pause due to interceptor depletion; Houthi strikes on Saudi oil; Zelenskyy intel reveals Putin lying to Trump while helping kill Americans; Waltz weak response confirms strategic incoherence. New: Troop death count discrepancy emerges as Pentagon and IRGC give conflicting numbers. Oil prices fell sharply on ceasefire hopes, but relief trade is fragile. Political fallout eroding GOP unity, second House vote to halt war 214-208. Public disapproval rising.