Oil spikes as Iran conflict widens; five Iranian women players seek asylum in Australia

Escalating U.S.–Iran tensions dominate the day: President Trump says a decision on sending ground forces is not near, oil prices surge to multi‑year highs amid fears of shipping disruptions, and multiple connected developments—from drone and missile actions to security advisories in Turkey and Israel—unfold across the region. Meanwhile, five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team accept asylum in Australia to avoid potential harm on return, and the Pentagon confirms another U.S. fatality in the conflict.