Tankers sail in the Gulf of Oman. Iranian and Houthi attacks on ships on key regional maritime routes have risen in recent weeks. AFP

Oil jumps 7% after Iran strikes US forces and Saudi Arabia hits Iraq

Iran's IRGC says its naval forces hit three oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Energy

Saudi Prince Alwaleed buys $129.5m stake in Lucid as EV maker seeks confidence boost

Markets

Baghdad to investigate Saudi Arabia's claims drone attack launched from Iraq

MENA

Houthis mimic Iranian behaviour in Red Sea, says Yemeni Foreign Minister

MENA

Brookfield raises $2bn for PIF-anchored Middle East private equity fund

Business

Saudi Arabia 'reserves right to respond' after drone attacks from Iraq

Gulf

Bab Al Mandeb ship traffic slumps 56% since Houthis' Saudi embargo

Energy
Andy Burnham discussed stepping up collaboration on AI and technology in his call with President Sheikh Mohamed. Getty Images

Andy Burnham discusses war and investment with Gulf leaders

UK Prime Minister condemned Iranian attacks on allies during calls with rulers

UK

Oil plunges below $90 on pause in US-Iran hostilities despite Houthi threats

Energy

Saudi Arabia shifts to Suez for oil exports in response to Houthi attacks

Energy

Saudi Arabia's PIF and US Exim Bank sign agreement worth up to $15bn

Business

Saudi strikes hit Yemen's Hodeidah after attacks on Red Sea vessel

News

Strait of Hormuz tanker crossings at lowest level for two months

MENA

Middle East energy routes explained: Chokepoints and pipelines shaping oil trade

Energy
The Yemeni port city of Hodeidah. It was struck by Saudi Arabia on Friday. AFP

Saudi strikes hit Yemen's Hodeidah after attacks on Red Sea vessel

Strikes come amid rising tensions in Red Sea region following Houthi threats against Saudi-linked shipping

News

Strait of Hormuz tanker crossings at lowest level for two months

MENA

Middle East energy routes explained: Chokepoints and pipelines shaping oil trade

Energy

Trump says Saudi nuclear deal will progress if specific conditions are met

US

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