Crude oil prices rose in the 28/10 session after reports, citing The Wall Street Journal, that the US is preparing to resume strikes on Iran after the midterm elections. Brent gained 1.3% to settle at 115.32 USD per barrel, while US WTI rose 2.9% to 102.78 USD per barrel. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end on his terms and that any deal must ensure Iran never obtains nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery, adding to concerns about supply disruption. Israel's election appears deadlocked, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot having a clear path to a majority, making Israel's future Iran policy harder to predict.
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