US Pauses Iran Bombing Campaign As Saudi-Houthi Red Sea Front Erupts
US Pauses Iran Bombing Campaign As Saudi-Houthi Red Sea Front Erupts Brent crude surged 27% over two weeks to settle at $96.78 a barrel on Friday, briefly breaching $100 this past week as traders priced in a higher war-risk premium into energy markets amid simultaneous chokepoint.

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- Primary source: ZeroHedge
- Published: Jul 25, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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