Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Escalate, Driving Oil Prices to $100

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Published: 2026-07-23T16:41:00Z
Category: world
Source: BBC World Service

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, escalating regional tensions and threatening to broaden the ongoing "Iran war." This development has caused Brent crude oil prices to surge above $100 per barrel for the first time since May, raising concerns about global energy markets and shipping routes.

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