https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-updates-battle-for-control-of-red-sea-attacks-on-energy-infrastructure-temper-news-of-rising-oil-flowContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-updates-battle-for-control-of-red-sea-attacks-on-energy-infrastructure-temper-news-of-rising-oil-flowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-updates-battle-for-control-of-red-sea-attacks-on-energy-infrastructure-temper-news-of-rising-oil-flow#u108740Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:40:36 +0000Brent crude hovers around $100 a barrel as ongoing conflicts in the Red Sea and attacks on regional energy infrastructure temper positive news about rising oil flows. Middle East oil exports, excluding Iranian supplies, surpassed pre-war levels last week despite continuing maritime security threats. Meanwhile, tanker loading operations have resumed from a vital Saudi pipeline, and Strait of Hormuz flows show recovery. However, regional hostilities persist as Iran-backed Houthi rebels battle for control of shipping lanes and target critical facilities, keeping markets on edge.Why it mattersThe