Crude Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions; Brent Nears $70

• Crude oil prices increased on Thursday due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
• Investors fear oil supply disruptions if Iran is attacked or shipping routes are affected.
• US President Donald Trump indicated ongoing discussions with Iran and the possibility of sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East if talks fail.
• Brent Crude Oil reached $69.67 per barrel, while US WTI Crude hit $64.92 per barrel.
• Experts suggest prices above $65-$66 signal heightened Middle East tensions; de-escalation could drop prices to $60-$61.