The price of Brent crude oil surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time in two months, rising over 6% amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea against Saudi oil tankers and ongoing clashes between Iran and the U.S. contributed to the surge. The U.S. launched another night of airstrikes targeting Iran, while Iranian forces claimed attacks on U.S. military assets in Kuwait. Iran also destroyed a U.S.-deployed THAAD radar system in Jordan as retaliation. Houthi rebels accused Saudi ships of violating a blockade, prompting threats from the U.S. to attack both Iran and the Houthis if hostilities continue.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the conflict, citing actions from multiple parties including the U.S., Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the Houthi rebels. It reports on military actions, diplomatic responses, and casualties without overtly favoring any side. While the situation is highly politic化,


