https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-live-updates-oil-prices-rise-after-strikes-in-saudi-arabia-strait-of-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-live-updates-oil-prices-rise-after-strikes-in-saudi-arabia-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-live-updates-oil-prices-rise-after-strikes-in-saudi-arabia-strait-of-hormuz#u70041Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:50:45 +0000Tehran refuses to return to negotiations with the United States unless conditions in the Strait of Hormuz are met. Meanwhile, crude loadings at Yanbu have stopped following refinery disruptions, according to sources speaking on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia's crown prince is seeking backing from Egypt's president as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes and a drone is shot down near Mecca. Stock averages previously closed lower due to rising energy costs and bond yields, while President Donald Trump stated he expects the war to end this year.Why it mattersThe conflict has disrupted global https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-live-updates-oil-prices-rise-after-strikes-in-saudi-arabia-strait-of-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-live-updates-oil-prices-rise-after-strikes-in-saudi-arabia-strait-of-hormuz#u68897Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:20:42 +0000Crude prices jumped more than $3 and diesel hit a new all-time high following drone attacks that shut down Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline. The energy supply disruption intensified as Houthi rebels targeted Saudi infrastructure and a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict involving Iran. Major stock averages closed lower due to the pressure from higher energy costs and bond yields. President Donald Trump stated that he expects the war to end this year and noted the U.S. remains open to a deal.Why it mattersThe attacks on critical Middle Eastern energy infrastruc