Brent nears $100 as Middle East conflict rattles markets
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-06-03 14:41 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, War & Conflict
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Oil prices rose more than 1 percent in early trading on Wednesday as markets reacted to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, including US strikes on Qeshm Island and reported Iranian missile and drone launches towards Kuwait and Bahrain.
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