Oil prices have experienced a notable decline, dropping by two percent compared to the previous day and now approaching the $100 per barrel threshold. This economic shift occurs amidst heightened geopolitical tensions: reports indicate that Israel has launched an attack on the center of Beirut, while the United States has deployed bunker-buster munitions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Follow all the unfolding developments and breaking news in our comprehensive live blog.
