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Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed retaliation against Israel and the U.S., praising Hezbollah, Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis and signaling the group could be next to join the Gulf conflict; the Houthis have attacked Israel and threatened Red Sea shipping, meaning their involvement would heighten regional tensions and threaten shipping lanes like the Red Sea and the Hormuz Strait.
Oil prices jumped to their highest in more than two years after Qatar's energy minister warned Gulf oil and gas output could stop within days amid escalating conflict, with Brent above $93 a barrel and risks of a move toward $150 if the Iran war persists; the Strait of Hormuz disruption and QatarEnergy's LNG halt under force majeure underline potential inflationary and growth risks, likely prompting reserve releases if the crisis lasts.
The Gulf crisis disrupts Hormuz shipping, lifting global oil and gas prices and squeezing Europe’s energy mix. With depleted gas stocks, slow storage targets, and higher insurance costs for shipping, Europe faces higher bills for households and industry while scrambling to diversify away from Russian supplies. Renewables and energy security become EU priorities, but short-term relief remains elusive as markets reroute around blocked routes and strained LNG access.