New York, SANA-Oil prices climbed as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with continued exchanges of fire between Israel and Iran keeping markets on edge.

According to CNN Business, Brent crude futures rose by $1.17, or 1.6%, reaching $74.40 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude increased by $1.34, or 1.87%, to $73.11 per barrel.

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