Iran Missile Attack Sends Oil Prices Soaring
Oil prices surged in Asia after Iran's ballistic missile attack on US forces in the Middle East. The Brent crude price rose by 3.42% to $86.97, while WTI increased by 3.58% to $82.09 per barrel.
The US and Saudi Arabia retaliated with strikes against terrorist sites in Iraq following multiple drone attacks by Iran-aligned groups. Additionally, reports of suspicious activity and an explosion in the Red Sea raised concerns about regional oil supply disruptions amid ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure.