Despite stunning early successes in Israel’s unprecedented strikes on Iran, a weekend of intensive bombardment and retaliation is raising questions about Israel’s exit strategy – how it can end this conflict with its ambitious goals achieved.

Oil climbed early Monday with investors squarely focused on escalating geopolitical tensions as Israel and Iran continue to bombard each other with no sign of a pause.Brent crude rose as much as 5.5% in early Asian trading after Israel and Iran continued attacks on one another’s territories over the weekend.

Former Indian ambassador Navdeep Suri warned that if Iran is pushed to desperation, it may block the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could jolt global markets, especially given India’s limited oil reserves.