Pakistan, June 19 -- Oil prices jumped significantly after Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted Iran's key nuclear facilities at Natanz and Arak. The strikes came amid growing regional tensions, prompting concerns about potential disruption to global oil supplies. Investors reacted swiftly, sending prices higher in anticipation of further instability.

On Thursday, Brent crude rose 1.15% to $77.58 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased 1.48%, reaching $76.25 per barrel. Prices had fluctuated earlier in the day, but ended higher as fears of conflict grew. These are the most notable price gains since early May.

According to analysts, markets are now caught between two possibilities - a wider military response or a...