HONG KONG, ECONOMY TODAY NEWS AGENCY, 20th - As Yemen's Houthi militants and Saudi Arabia launch mutual attacks, escalating tensions in the Middle East, international oil prices surged sharply on Tuesday, with Brent crude futures briefly topping $110 a barrel, now stabilizing near a five-month high. New York crude futures touched $99 a barrel, diesel also rose nearly 2%. Gold, meanwhile, fell below $4,120 per ounce.
On Monday (19th), Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said in an interview that he had issued instructions to the Israeli military, Israel's intelligence and special services, and military intelligence agencies, to 'overthrow the Iranian regime.'
Israel is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on the 27th of this month. Netanyahu made these remarks following public support expressed by U.S. President Trump. Netanyahu stated that Trump's stance was 'very clear,' believing the current 'core mission is to completely eliminate Iran's existential threat to Israel.'(rc)
On Monday (19th), Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said in an interview that he had issued instructions to the Israeli military, Israel's intelligence and special services, and military intelligence agencies, to 'overthrow the Iranian regime.'
Israel is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on the 27th of this month. Netanyahu made these remarks following public support expressed by U.S. President Trump. Netanyahu stated that Trump's stance was 'very clear,' believing the current 'core mission is to completely eliminate Iran's existential threat to Israel.'(rc)