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Crude benchmarks reach six-week peak following American and Iranian military strikes
Crude benchmarks reached six-week highs following strikes between the U.S. and Iran, according to CNBC.
The short version
- Crude prices climbed to six-week highs as Brent reached $97.52 and WTI hit $92.68 per barrel.[CNBC]
- CENTCOM reported striking three Iranian tankers after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships.[CNBC]
- Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the tanker strikes as war crimes and economic warfare.[CNBC]
- Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan were reportedly hit in separate strikes, with damage and responsibility unconfirmed.[CNBC]
Key facts
- Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $97.52 per barrel, reaching as high as $97.93.[CNBC]
- West Texas Intermediate rose 1.3% to $92.68 per barrel, briefly exceeding $93.[CNBC]
- CENTCOM stated the U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two Navy warships.[CNBC]
- Iran's Foreign Ministry labeled the strikes against commercial vessels as a war crime and economic warfare.[CNBC]
- Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan were reportedly hit in strikes on Monday.[CNBC]
What remains uncertain
- The full extent of damage at the Jizan facility remains under assessment, and the perpetrator behind the attack has not been identified.[CNBC]
Sources
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