WorldIran Ramps Up Ship Attacks in Hormuz as Oil Flows Rise, Ebola Spreads to Kenya

Oil prices advance as Iran intensifies attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting shipments even as crude flows through the strategic waterway recover. Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline is operating normally, while the Iran war continues to add billions of dollars in energy infrastructure costs. Yemeni forces are mounting a campaign to retake territory, and economic pressure could help move the US-Iran conflict toward a deal in 2027.