International oil benchmarks climbed sharply as geopolitical risks threatened shipping routes near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Brent crude breaches $108 per barrel amid escalating military conflict between US and Iran
Global oil benchmarks surged sharply as fears mounted over tanker navigation and supply safety around the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude surges near $100 per barrel as Persian Gulf tanker strikes disrupt maritime energy transit
International benchmark crude spiked to $99.46 after naval clashes and tanker destruction in the Strait of Hormuz.
Global crude oil prices jump as Brent crude tops $92 per barrel after Gulf conflict escalations
Renewed cross-border strikes and maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz sparked supply fears across international energy bourses.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns Iran’s economy faces severe strain under sanctions
Addressing reporters at G20 meetings, Treasury Secretary Bessent highlighted escalating fiscal pressures confronting Tehran’s economy.
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Trump says Netanyahu ‘won’t have any choice’ but to accept US-Iran deal, ‘I call the shots’
Trump asserts pressure on Israel to accept US-Iran deal during TV interview.
Trump says will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iranian missiles: U.S. media
Donald Trump reportedly plans to call Benjamin Netanyahu to urge against retaliation for Iranian missile strikes.
Iran launches missiles at Israel
Iran fires missiles at Israel as a warning following an Israeli strike on Beirut.
Israel military chief vows to strike Iran ‘with force as soon as greenlight is given’
Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir states the military is ready to strike Iran with force upon orders.