{
  "id": 5356106,
  "title": "Brent Hits a Six-Week High After Iran Strikes Kuwait Bases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/brent-hits-a-six-week-high-after-iran-strikes-kuwait-bases",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-03T15:25:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/oil-brent-iran-strikes-kuwait-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran attacked US military bases in Kuwait on September 3, pushing Brent oil to a six-week high. Brent crude settled at US$95.63 per barrel on September 2, the highest level since late July. The price was driven by fears of supply disruptions from the renewed fighting between the US and Iran. However, despite touching near US$100, oil did not close above that level. Iran claimed to strike satellite communications systems, warehouses, and hangars at Kuwait's Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, as well as Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE. Kuwait's fire service put out a blaze at a residential complex hit by a drone, but it remains unclear if there was any damage. Neither the US nor Kuwait has confirmed the impact of the strikes. Analysts noted that the increased oil price could benefit oil-producing countries like Venezuela, Ecuador, and Argentina, which rely heavily on oil revenue. However, with limited spare capacity in the market, any sustained price rise could further strain their fiscal positions. The situation remains fluid, and any diplomatic breakthrough or further escalation could have significant impacts on oil prices.",
  "summary": "Brent settled at US$95.63 after Iran struck United States-linked bases in Kuwait, the highest oil price since late July, lifting Latin American exporters. The post Brent Hits a Six-Week High After Iran Strikes Kuwait Bases appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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}