Russia’s consulate in the Iranian city of Isfahan was damaged in shelling earlier this week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

Gold, Silver Prices Today: In the global market, spot gold was trading around $5,208.08 per ounce, up about 0.3%.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright posted a claim that the United States military escorted an oil tanker travelling through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure global energy supplies, adding to confusion in an already volatile oil market.