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world10h ago

Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel as tensions in the Gulf heightened
Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as successor, signaling hardliners remain in charge
Airstrikes targeted oil depots as part of weekend actions across Iran
Markets in Asia-Pacific fell sharply on Monday amid the upheaval
The Kospi stock index slid after hitting circuit breakers
Analysts warned that an extended halt in Hormuz could push prices higher
Oil futures rallied as concerns about Gulf energy supplies grew
US President Trump framed price hikes as a small price to pay for security
Energy secretary cited Israel as targeting Iran's energy infrastructure
Analysts expect ongoing disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

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world8h ago

The latest U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran are reshaping Middle East power dynamics, pressuring Gulf monarchies to reassess their security and alliances.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are navigating internal reforms and external diplomacy to sustain their influence amid regional volatility.
Iranian strikes have tested Gulf security and raised questions about sovereignty as airspaces and energy operations face potential disruption.
The UAE’s model of growth is tested as its proxy engagements and economic leverage collide with Saudi aims and regional blocs.
Qatar faces a delicate balance between supporting Palestinians and hosting the region’s largest US military base.
The evolving Gulf security landscape risks long-term sovereignty challenges as economic and political pressures converge.
Analyst Nesrine Malik warns of a redrawn regional map with lasting resentments and security ramifications.
The article emphasizes Gulf states' dependence on energy as both a strength and a point of vulnerability amid conflict.
Public sentiment and humanitarian concerns accompany strategic shifts as Gulf populations face heightened insecurity.
The piece situates the current crisis as part of a broader rearrangement of Middle East politics and energy influence.

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