US orders staff to leave Saudi Arabia as Iran war spreads and oil surges above $110
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Growing tensions in the Middle East are causing world security and energy markets to change. The US has called on non-essential workers to leave Saudi Arabia as fighting involving Iran spreads. Oil prices have surged past $110 a barrel, alarming governments, companies, and consumers the world over. This demonstrates the speed with which political disputes can impact on trade, the economy and energy supply chains.