#Brent crude #oil futures rose above $90 per barrel in international markets, marking their highest level since April 20, 2024. After closing at $85.41 the previous day, Brent crude climbed sharply during trading on Friday. As of 16:54, prices had increased by approximately 5.67%, reaching $90.25 per barrel. The surge in #oilprices comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Military exchanges between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other have entered their seventh day, with Iran reportedly targeting U.S. bases in the region and Israel in retaliation for earlier strikes. The intensifying conflict has significantly disrupted shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy trade. At the same time, attacks on Iranian energy facilities have caused disruptions in production and exports, contributing to the rapid rise in oil prices. Major container shipping companies have begun adjusting their operations due to security co...