Iran condemns new US strikes amid oil price rebound
PUBLISHED May 26, 2026, 9:54 AM ET
Read, Watch or Listen
The United States carried out fresh strikes in southern Iran on Tuesday, targeting missile launch sites and vessels suspected of laying sea mines, according to US Central Command, which said the actions aimed to protect American forces. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused Washington of violating an ongoing ceasefire and vowed retaliation after reporting it had identified and engaged US drones and an F-35 fighter that allegedly entered Iranian airspace. Brent crude July futures rose about 2% in Asian trading to $98.26 a barrel, while WTI July futures traded near $91.73, though both benchmarks remain more than 10% lower over the past week amid ongoing US‑Iran ceasefire negotiations.
By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Last week Oil prices fall over 10 percent
- Over the weekend Trump signals imminent Hormuz deal
- Tuesday US strikes missile and mine sites
- Tuesday Iran claims ceasefire violations, vows retaliation
- Tuesday IRGC engages drones and F-35
- Tuesday Brent July futures rise about 2 percent
- Tuesday WTI July futures trade sharply lower
- Currently Parties discuss two‑month ceasefire framework
News Intelligence
- The US-Iran tension affects oil prices. Higher oil prices can mean more expensive gas and heating oil. It can also impact the cost of goods shipped using oil. Keep an eye on your budget.
Comments