Oil climbs as tankers are attacked in Iraqi waters amid Middle East war
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By Lewis Jackson
Published on March 12, 2026.
Oil prices have risen after Iranian explosive-laden boats attacked two fuel oil tankers in Iraqi waters. This follows other global supply disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The incident appears to be a direct response to the International Association of Energy and Natural Resources (IAAF) announcement of a massive strategic reserve release. There are concerns that disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and a significant production halt in Middle Eastern countries could pose a long-term supply crunch.
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