Oil hits five-month high amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran

Oil hits five-month high amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran

Brent crude climbed to $114.72 a barrel, its highest level in five months, after Iran threatened retaliatory attacks on Gulf oil and technology sites. The move reflects growing concerns that the United States could resume sanctions or military strikes against Tehran. Global oil markets reacted sharply, pushing prices up and raising worries about supply disruptions.