US-Iran Tensions Push Brent Crude to Three-Week High
Brent crude futures topped $93 per barrel on Thursday morning in Europe, reaching a three-week high as hopes of US-Iran talks faded.
The international benchmark rose by 1.95% to hit $93.48, while the US benchmark WTI Crude traded 2% higher at $86.12 per barrel.
President Trump's announcement of an 'unprecedented' economic pressure campaign against Iran sparked concerns about a stricter sanctions enforcement and added to anxiety about supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Despite recent price gains, analysts say the crude market underestimates real supply disruptions, with Brent trading around $90 per barrel below previous conflict peaks.