Global oil prices increased again following reports of a new US airstrike on an Iranian military base. During Thursday morning trading, prices rose by nearly 2 percent. Brent crude futures climbed by 1.90 dollars, or 2.02 percent, reaching 96.19 dollars per barrel. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose by 1.73 dollars, or 1.95 percent, to 90.41 dollars per barrel.

Analysts attributed the price surge to growing uncertainty in the Middle East, as hopes for a potential agreement between the United States and Iran diminished after the latest strike. The ongoing tension around the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional instability have added to market volatility and contributed to the upward pressure on oil prices.

The situation underscores the sensitivity of global energy markets to geopolitical developments in the Middle East, with traders closely monitoring further actions that could affect supply routes and diplomatic relations.