WS #12964
Iran launched ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan, all intercepted; US and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq; Iran's IRGC claims to have stopped three oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, escalating supply disruption fears. US Senate advanced sweeping Russia sanctions bill (86-12) allowing up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian energy, including India and China, adding geopolitical pressure. Brent crude rose 3.8% to $87.30 after Iran claimed to stop three oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, reviving supply disruption fears.
US-Iran Conflict Escalation
Iran launched ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan, all intercepted; US and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq; Iran's IRGC claims to have stopped three oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, escalating supply disruption fears.
US Senate advanced sweeping Russia sanctions bill (86-12) allowing up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian energy, including India and China, adding geopolitical pressure.
Brent crude rose 3.8% to $87.30 after Iran claimed to stop three oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, reviving supply disruption fears.