The escalating conflict in the Middle East dragged stocks lower and sent oil prices surging on Friday, marking the latest geopolitical episode to rattle the markets this year. Stocks fell sharply after Israel launched a wide-ranging attack against Iran’s nuclear facilities and military leadership,

Speaking at the UN Security Council Friday, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon defended Israel’s decision to take military action against Iran as an "act of national preservation," insisting it had n...

Traders are concerned that a conflict between Iran and Israel could disrupt supplies coming from the energy-rich region.