An Israeli air strike on a Syrian military facility over the weekend has prompted fears of supply disruption worries from the Middle East, with Brent futures rising to the highest in nearly a month above $105 per barrel
Israeli officials said the country’s second raid in days was aimed at stopping Lebanon’s Hezbollah, an ally of Iran, from acquiring weapons that could be used to strike Tel Aviv if Israel follows through on threats to attack Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran denied its missiles were destined for Hezbollah and called on the region to unite against Israel.
Brent crude touched $105.49 a barrel, the highest since April 11, and was up 84 cents at $105.03 at 0324 GMT.