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12 Sept 2026, 13:02 UTC · 1h ago
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Houthi rebels have reportedly captured Perim Island and the port city of Mokha, threatening control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. — Control over two major global oil choke points significantly increases the risk of supply disruptions and spikes in energy prices.
-0.80Saudi Arabia shut down its East-West crude oil pipeline following drone attacks that caused fires and damage. — Loss of a 7-million-barrel-per-day pipeline reduces Saudi Arabia's ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, increasing vulnerability.
-0.60Iranian and Gulf officials are scheduled to meet in Oman to discuss and potentially sign an agreement regarding a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. — Diplomatic progress and shipping agreements act as a counterbalance to military escalation, potentially lowering the risk premium on oil.
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President Trump predicted the war in Iran would end shortly after the November mid-term elections, leading to a sharp fall in energy prices. — While speculative, the projection of a near-term resolution provides a bullish ceiling for oil prices and a positive outlook for risk assets.
+0.30Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not surrender or yield to the U.S. and Israel. — Hardline rhetoric increases the likelihood of prolonged conflict and contradicts the optimism of diplomatic resolutions.
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