Energy Security

Finance·Jul 16, 2026

Oil Futures Climb After Trump Signals Potential Strikes on Iran Energy Infrastructure

Brent crude rose above $85 per barrel as US-Iran tensions escalated, with Washington resuming naval blockade and Tehran launching retaliatory drone attacks across the Gulf.

By Rajesh K. Iyer · 3 min ·

Korean Stocks Drop 5.7% as Middle East Tensions Trigger Circuit Breaker

Asia's overnight moves, distilled into a five-minute read.

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Korean Stocks Drop 5.7% as Middle East Tensions Trigger Circuit Breaker

Oil Jumps as Iranian Strikes Target US Installations in the Gulf

Oil Futures Climb After Trump Signals Potential Strikes on Iran Energy Infrastructure