The U.S. has continued its strikes against Iran, while Houthi militants in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia:
- The U.S. has carried out its 10th consecutive strike against Iran;
- Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz;
- Rystad Energy has warned about the risk of a significant rebound in oil prices.
The U.S. Central Command stated that it struck Iranian military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites:
Iran, in turn, attacked tankers, while the Houthis threaten to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait:
This situation could seriously threaten oil supplies in the Middle East:
If a ceasefire does not materialize, the risk of a significant rebound in oil prices is substantial.
