WS #12940
Ukraine strikes Russian warships in Caspian Sea, killing Iranian sailor; Kyiv warns Iran. Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting oil facilities, blames Iran-backed militias, vows response. Strait of Hormuz tensions persist with US rejecting Iranian demands. API crude oil stock builds 3.296M barrels vs 2.5M draw expected, bearish for oil prices despite geopolitical tensions.
Geopolitical Escalation: Ukraine-Iran & Saudi-Iran
Ukraine strikes Russian warships in Caspian Sea, killing Iranian sailor; Kyiv warns Iran. Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting oil facilities, blames Iran-backed militias, vows response. Strait of Hormuz tensions persist with US rejecting Iranian demands.
API crude oil stock builds 3.296M barrels vs 2.5M draw expected, bearish for oil prices despite geopolitical tensions.