Saudi oil tanker attack raises energy prices amid US-Iran tensions
A Saudi oil tanker was attacked by Houthi forces, causing Brent crude prices to surge above $93 per barrel. President Trump's threats against Iran further heighten market volatility in energy sectors amid ongoing US military actions.
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- in after-hours trading
- $95
A Saudi oil tanker was struck by a Houthi missile near Yemen, igniting flames in the Red Sea. This incident coincides with President Trump's threats to bomb Iranian infrastructure if attacks on commercial shipping persist. As a result, Brent crude surged above $93 per barrel, briefly hitting $95 in after-hours trading, signaling heightened volatility in energy markets. ⚡
• US forces have conducted strikes on Iranian military assets for the 12th consecutive night.
• CENTCOM aims to degrade Iran's capabilities to threaten maritime safety.
Traders should monitor energy prices closely as geopolitical tensions escalate.
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