Iran attacks Jordan; US, Tehran trade strikes on tankers in Hormuz strait

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risksOil prices rose for the fourth straight session, gaining more than $1 in early trade on Wednesday after renewed attacks across the Middle East heightened worries about supply disruptions, Reuters reported.dBrent crude futures rose 1.4%, to $99.33 a barrel by 0212 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $94.34 a barrel, up 1.4%.Brent crude prices have jumped by a quarter since early August as hopes for a permanent resoluti...

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