Brent crude climbed above $100 per barrel as escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities and attacks on regional energy infrastructure raised fears of prolonged oil supply disruptions.

Brent crude moved closer to $100 as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and threats to Gulf shipping raised fears of prolonged oil supply disruptions.

Brent crude for November delivery rose above US$100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since late July, in a session shaped by escalating attacks between the United States…