BusinessPhoto: Business StandardOil Prices Rise After US Strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island
Oil prices increased in early Asian trading following reports that the US struck Iran's Qeshm Island, raising fears of escalation in the eight-month conflict and disruptions to Middle East oil supplies. Brent crude rose 0.5% to $105.25 per barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 0.5% to $96.93. The US described the strikes as defensive to prevent attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the US continue talks to end the conflict.
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