Oil Prices Surge to $100 Amid Middle East Conflict Escalation
Brent crude oil prices rose over 6% to $100 a barrel as military tensions in the Middle East intensified, raising concerns about global energy supplies and economic impacts.
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Brent crude oil prices rose over 6% to $100 a barrel as military tensions in the Middle East intensified, raising concerns about global energy supplies and economic impacts.
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world
The United States intensified military actions in Iran as Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, causing oil prices to surge and prompting political responses in Washington.
France 24 English | Jul 24, 2026, 5:57 AM
politics
As fears of a broader Middle East conflict grow, NBC News contributors analyze President Trump’s threats to escalate attacks in Iran following nearly two weeks of U.S. military actions.
NBC Politics | Jul 23, 2026, 9:21 PM
world
US President Donald Trump warned of targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional hostilities with no diplomatic resolution in sight.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 11:21 PM
general
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleges Iran's direct flights of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members into Yemen have intensified conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis, raising concerns over Red Sea shipping lanes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:56 PM
general
President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will respond if Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, following Saudi strikes on Sanaa International Airport and reports of Iranian directives.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:06 PM
world
A year after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, President Donald Trump signals potential new attacks on another nuclear facility as the war extends beyond initial expectations.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 5:45 AM
world
President Donald Trump warns Iran will take decades to recover as Tehran expands strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threaten Saudi port blockades.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 3:10 AM
global-institutions
Amid rising military tensions in the Middle East, the United Nations calls for restraint and dialogue to prevent full-scale war and protect vital civilian infrastructure.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 12:38 AM
world
Two weeks after hostilities resumed, Iran and its allies escalate strikes targeting US assets and regional infrastructure, raising tensions and impacting global energy routes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 12:11 PM
world
The US has conducted airstrikes on Iran for ten consecutive nights following attacks on American soldiers, while Iran declares full-scale war, raising concerns over escalating tensions in the region.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 11:03 AM
world
Iran targeted US military installations in the Gulf, warning of intensified attacks as the conflict escalates with Houthi rebels threatening a blockade of Saudi ports.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 5:19 AM
politics
The recent deaths of three U.S. servicemembers in a 24-hour span have raised fears of further escalation in the ongoing Iran conflict, as diplomatic efforts continue amid growing casualties.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 11:10 PM
global-institutions
The United Nations urges all parties to respect international humanitarian law amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, highlighting civilian casualties and threats to critical infrastructure.
UN News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:06 PMworld
The unraveling of the June 17 Islamabad memorandum of understanding has led to intensified hostilities between the US and Iran, closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and regional economic and political repercussions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 2:31 PMworld
A US service member died during a controlled detonation of unexploded Iranian drone ordnance in Iraq, raising US military fatalities to 17. Jordan summoned Iran’s envoy following missile attacks amid ongoing regional tensions.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 9:17 PMpolitics
The U.S. State Department issued a global caution to Americans abroad amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after an Iranian missile and drone strike killed two U.S. service members in Jordan.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 4:58 PMworld
The US has resumed airstrikes against Iran after two American service members were killed in Jordan, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 11:00 PMworld
Iranian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, killing two US troops and leaving one missing amid escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Gulf region.
BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 7:15 PMworld
The US and Iran expanded their conflict by attacking critical infrastructure, raising fears of further escalation and potential return to all-out war.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 8:55 PMglobal-institutions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expresses concern over renewed clashes between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for immediate dialogue to prevent catastrophic consequences.
UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:12 PMworld
Global equities climbed after a surprising drop in US inflation readings and strong corporate earnings, despite escalating US-Iran hostilities.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 PMworld
The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AMworld
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked US military installations in the Middle East following renewed US strikes and President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 AMShowing 1-24 of 468 articles.