"Oil prices surge on reports that Iran has cut off communication with US" - Y!Finance

[**Link**](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/oil-prices-surge-on-reports-that-iran-has-cut-off-communication-with-us-142159576.html) (to Yahoo Finance).

Frankly, this doesn't surprise me in the least; although there has been talk of ongoing negotiations, I have no idea if those were face-to-face someplace, or just two strong-willed old men texting demands at each other.

For discussion: what does someone smarter than I am, think this week's actions and consequences will actually be?

(Example: I'm not smart enough to invest in oil or futures etc ... is anyone here really doing that? Howzit going for you?)