Stock futures dropped sharply and oil prices surged after Donald Trump's address about the Iran war failed to assure markets that the conflict would end soon.

President Donald Trump’s address on Wednesday has left investors with concerns over a potential escalation for the Iran conflict.

Business Insider gathered commentary from top expects as oil prices climbed on Thursday after Trump's remarks on the war in Iran.

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Oil futures settled sharply higher as traders went into the holiday weekend seeing greater risk of near-term escalation in the Persian Gulf than easing of tensions.

The price of oil surged while stocks retreated fter U.S. President Donald Trump's address stoked fears the Iran war could be about to get a lot worse.

Stocks are dropping and oil prices are soaring after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East.

Brent and WTI crude futures soared more than 10% after President Trump said the US would hit Iran "extremely hard" in the weeks ahead.