Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Middle East Conflicts and Attacks on Saudi Tankers
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating tensions and pushing Brent crude prices above $100 for the first time since May.
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Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating tensions and pushing Brent crude prices above $100 for the first time since May.
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade targeting Saudi Arabian exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over escalating disruptions in a key global shipping route.
ABC Australia News | Jul 22, 2026, 4:54 AMglobal-institutions
Following reports of Saudi Arabian airstrikes and Iranian aircraft landing in Yemen, the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting to address the escalating humanitarian and political crisis.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 4:47 PMworld
Yemen's Houthis have announced a naval blockade that could reignite full-scale war with Saudi Arabia, raising tensions in the region.
Al Jazeera | Aug 13, 2026, 7:09 AMpolitics
Saudi Arabia convened nearly 50 countries in Riyadh to establish a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at securing vital shipping lanes in the Red Sea amid rising threats from Iran-backed Houthi militias.
The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 1:47 AMworld
A series of strikes and military actions across the Middle East raise fears of wider conflict as Iran rejects joint oversight proposals for the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 6:55 PMworld
After Iran launched a surprise missile attack on a US base in Jordan, former President Donald Trump threatened a strong military response, raising concerns about escalating conflict in the region.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 3:55 PMworld
US Central Command intercepted multiple ballistic missiles fired by Iran, while US and Saudi forces retaliated against Iran-aligned targets in Iraq.
BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 2:56 AMworld
The 30-year nuclear cooperation agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia raises concerns about a potential Middle East nuclear arms race and regional instability.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 6:30 PMworld
Maritime insurance premiums have sharply increased amid escalating conflicts disrupting two vital global shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 3:15 PMpolitics
President Trump holds Iran accountable following Houthi strikes on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
The Hill | Jul 23, 2026, 1:44 PMus
The agreement comes amid ongoing US military strikes on Iran and attacks on Saudi oil tankers by Yemen’s Houthis, raising regional tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 4:35 AMShowing 1-12 of 12 articles.