Conflict
9.5
Iran: Supertanker carrying 2M barrels hit mine near Hormuz, ablaze
Published 49 min ago4 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityCriticalAssessedDeveloping storyAnadolu Agency ENIR
EnergyReportedHighDevelopingFeatured
7.6
Oil Surges to $111 as Tanker Mine Strikes Near Hormuz Raise Supply Risk
Oil prices climbed to nearly $111 per barrel amid reports of tanker accidents near the Strait of Hormuz caused by mine strikes, alongside signs of increased diplomatic activity. The incidents threaten a key chokepoint for global oil supply, though the extent of disruption and the actors behind the mines remain unconfirmed. The price move reflects immediate supply risk, with diplomatic efforts potentially mitigating escalation.
Score Breakdown
Mosaic Score7.6
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.2
Intelligence Tags
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Strait of Hormuz
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Related signals
8 foundEnergy
8.0
Brent tops $110 as tanker attacks disrupt Persian Gulf oil flows
Published 14 h ago3 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyOilPrice.comIR · AE · SA
Energy
4.9
Russian Deputy PM Warns Prolonged Hormuz Crisis to Push Oil Prices Higher
Published 2 d ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
SeverityModerateAssessedDeveloping storySputnik NewsState mediaRU · IR
Energy
9.5
Brent drops 3% from intraday high as US-Iran diplomacy eases supply fears
Published 4 h ago11 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyAnadolu Agency ENUS · IR
Energy
9.5
Canadian crude discounts widen as Brent tops $109 after Hormuz tanker sinking
Published 1 d ago5 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyOilPrice.comUS · SG · IR
Energy
9.0
Brent Hits $111.27, Five-Month High, on Middle East Violence Surge
Published 6 h ago12 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyLe SoirLow-rated sourceIR · SA · YE
Energy
8.8
Brent Hits May Highs on Geopolitical Tensions, Stoking Inflation Fears
Published 8 h ago8 sourcesEvidence: Unknown
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyExpansiónLow-rated source
Energy
8.3
Brent climbs to $109.92 as Saudi facilities hit by new attacks
Published 13 h ago4 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyInterfaxLow-rated sourceSA