WS #15852
Houthi forces have claimed attacks on Saudi Aramco buildings and airports in Dhahran and Sana’a, escalating tensions following the Aramco HQ strike. Brent crude has surged to $106.55/bbl and WTI to $95.23 as supertankers reroute away from the Fujairah hub near the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of a "severe blow" to Hezbollah if it joins the conflict, raising the risk of a broader regional war that could disrupt global oil supplies further.
Middle East Escalation and Energy Shock
Houthi forces have claimed attacks on Saudi Aramco buildings and airports in Dhahran and Sana’a, escalating tensions following the Aramco HQ strike. Brent crude has surged to $106.55/bbl and WTI to $95.23 as supertankers reroute away from the Fujairah hub near the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of a "severe blow" to Hezbollah if it joins the conflict, raising the risk of a broader regional war that could disrupt global oil supplies further.