Oil prices surge after reports that a key Iranian general was killed in Iraq airstrike
A senior Iraqi politician and a high-level security official confirmed to the Associated Press that Soleimani and al-Muhandis were among those killed in the attack.
This brings us to the precipice of a full blown shooting war with Iran — not a shadow war or a proxy war.The senior politician said Soleimani's body was identified by the ring he wore, according to AP.
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