The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged over 1,100 points Tuesday afternoon, helping the stock market have its best day since last Spring and amid the U.S.' and Israel's ongoing conflict with Iran in the Middle East. 

The Dow Jones closed with a 2.5% boost, while the S&P 500 leaped 2.9% for its largest gain since May, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 3.8%, according to the Associated Press.

The S&P 500 spiked 184.80 points to 6,528.52. The Dow Jones rallied 1,125.37 points to 46,341.51, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 795.99 points to 21,590.63.

The stock market numbers come as the United States is engaged in a regional conflict with Iran, which caused oil prices to spike earlier this month.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted Monday that an increase in ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf could decrease pressure on oil prices. But experts warned that market prices could drop back down if tankers carrying crude oil can’t get through the strait easily, and oil prices could spike.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.