Brent crude tops $96 as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate
Brent crude rose above $96 a barrel after fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian retaliation across the Middle East raised Strait of Hormuz fears.
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US strikes in Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns on Iran retaliation
US military carried out fresh strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump vowed stronger strikes if Iran retaliates. The wrap also cites potential Iran bank sanctions this week, Barr on higher rates, and funding to avert a shutdown.
Oil jumps as U.S. strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz sent Brent above $95 and WTI over $90, while USO and BNO rallied and defense contractors slipped.
Bitcoin, Ethereum fall after Trump warns of bigger attack
Bitcoin and Ethereum slid Tuesday after Trump said the U.S. was striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and warned of a larger attack to come.
Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, warns of response
Trump said he would rule out using a nuclear weapon against Iran and warned the U.S. would respond forcefully after Iranian retaliation.
Iran Attacks Ship, Shuts Strait of Hormuz 'Until Further Notice'—US Launches Strike as Pete Hegseth Says 'Iran Made a Poor Choice'
U.S. Central Command forces said they struck Iran at 7:15 p.m. ET Saturday, the third such strike this week, after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM Details Tanker Attack, Hegseth Responds CENTCOM said in an X post that IRGC “forces blatantly attacked M/
Oil Prices Climb as Trump Warns of More Attacks on Iran
() -- Crude oil prices rose more than 5% Wednesday as President Donald Trump threatened additional strikes against Iran tonight, saying the ceasefire with Tehran was over. West Texas Intermediate climbed 5.3% to $74.19 a barrel, while Brent gained 5.8% to $78.43. The US struck Iran on Tuesday after Tehran attacked thre
Trump Warns of Additional Strikes on Iran Wednesday Night
() -- US President Donald Trump warned of further US strikes on Iran on Wednesday night, according to media reports. Addressing reporters at the NATO summit in Turkey before his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Trump said the US was going to hit Iran hard on Wednesday night. Earlier in the day, Tru