US Destroys Iranian Oil Tankers, Iran Attacks Ships Near Hormuz; Oil Prices Surge Past $100 a Barrel
On September 9, 2026, the United States destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf, prompting Iran to launch attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi rebels also struck oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, driving global oil prices above $100 a barrel for the first time since July. The conflict intensified fears of supply disruptions, pushing Brent crude to a seven-week high.
Where Sources Diverge
The exact timing of the price surge and the specific attacks are reported with varying levels of detail across sources.
Attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain.
Iran attacked vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after the US destroyed several Iranian oil tankers.
The US military targeted five Iranian tankers, while Houthi rebels ignited oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.
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Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks PBS
Iran said it attacked vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on September 9 after the United States destroyed several Iranian oil tankers overnight, in a sharp escalation in the six-month war.
The price of oil has surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain
On Wednesday, Brent crude oil prices exceeded one hundred dollars per barrel. Heightened concerns over supply arose following new attacks on oil facilities and tankers in the Middle East. The U.S. military responded by targeting five Iranian tankers, which were involved in missile strikes, while Houthi rebels ignited oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. These escalating conflicts have driven prices higher.
Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks AP News
The price of oil has surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in almost six weeks after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain
Brent crude tops $100 as Middle East conflict rattles supply Nikkei Asia
Oil Crosses $100 A Barrel As Iran Conflict Intensifies Forbes
Oil tops $100 a barrel as Mideast conflict escalates bangkokpost.com
Oil tops $100 a barrel as Mideast conflict escalates Bangkok Post
Global oil prices hit $100 per barrel as Middle East conflict roils markets CNN
Brent Hits $100 as U.S.-Iran Escalation, Houthi Strikes Deepen Gulf Supply Fears WSJ
Brent Crude hits $100 per barrel after seven weeks as tension in Middle East escalates wionews.com
Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates Reuters
Prices reached a level not seen for a long time, Brent rose to $100 after the new US-Iran clash.
Brent crude rises by more than 2% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi cities Business live – latest updates The price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens further disruption to global supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose 2.1% to over $100 a barrel after tensions stepped up in the Gulf amid the latest tit-for-tat exchange of fire between the US and Iran. Continue reading...
Brent crude advances amid fears of a renewed global supply crunch