Tensions Soar After Drone Strike in Jordan Kills 3 U.S. Troops
- Drone attack in Jordan kills 3 U.S. troops, blamed on Iran-backed militia by White House
- Attack marks major escalation of Middle East tensions, likely to impact markets
- Oil prices expected to rise on worries about potential disruption to crude flows
- Iran could take action aimed at shutting down the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint
- Markets seen volatile; investors may flock to havens like Treasurys, dollar, gold