US stocks fell sharply Tuesday following the news of Iran launching missiles at Israel. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 238 points, or 0.4%, while the S&P 500 slipped 1.1% and the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 1.9%. West Texas Intermediate crude oil surged after reports that Iran fired missiles at Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often called Wall Street’s fear gauge, jumped above 20, reflecting heightened concerns among traders. Iran’s missile attack sends shockwaves The attack on Israel comes at a time when the global economy is already…