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As Netanyahu vows Iran payback, markets watch for dangers of further escalation

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As much as 4% of global oil supply is at risk as oil infrastructure in Iranone of OPEC 's largest producers — could become a target for Israel .

Defense stocks are rallying, and long-subdued oil prices may also be set for increases.

Iran launched roughly 180 ballistic missiles at several sites across Israel , an attack Tehran said came in response to the Israeli assassination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah the week prior.

Some market watchers are warning oil could hit $ 100 per barrel.

Sara Vakhshouri : "There are plenty of facilities on [the] Iranian side and also [on the ] Israeli side that could all be targeted in terms of critical infrastructure" The extent and duration of any market impact "depends on where the destruction would be and how much oil is going to be taken off the market," she said.

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