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Brent Crude & United States — United States Department of Defense

27 shared events · Importance 11 · Last updated Aug 03, 2026

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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have surged above $94 per barrel due to supply disruptions, benefiting oil producers but hurting consumers.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon manages the war effort, facing budget shortfalls and requests for supplemental funding.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent prices rose on supply concerns, trading around $87 per barrel, with weekly gains of about 4%.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The DoD oversees the naval blockade and military operations.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent crude prices have surged above $100 per barrel due to supply disruption fears, benefiting oil producers but hurting consumers.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is involved in the investigation of the school strike and military operations.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent crude oil prices eased due to investor optimism about a potential ceasefire extension between the United States and Iran, which could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and increased supply.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> carried out 'defensive' strikes on Iran>>> during the ceasefire, complicating peace talks and demonstrating the ongoing military tensions.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices rose due to the ongoing supply crunch caused by the virtual standstill of flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> carried out 'defensive' strikes on Iran>>> during the ceasefire, complicating peace talks and demonstrating the ongoing military tensions.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
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Brent Crude: Surged over 8% to above $90 a barrel on supply disruption fears.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon sought additional funding from Congress for the conflict's rising costs.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have surged significantly due to the disruption of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between the United States>>> and Iran>>>, impacting global energy markets.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has reported the cost of the war with Iran to be $29 billion, highlighting the financial burden of the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude surged above $90 per barrel due to supply fears from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
United States — United States Department of Defense: DoD confirmed troop deaths and supported the military response.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have been highly volatile and have risen significantly due to the conflict and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has reported the cost of the war with Iran to be $29 billion, highlighting the financial burden of the conflict.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices rose due to ongoing tensions and uncertainty surrounding the peace deal, reflecting market sensitivity to the conflict.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> carried out 'defensive' strikes on Iran>>> during the ceasefire, complicating peace talks and demonstrating the ongoing military tensions.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent crude prices have risen sharply due to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global inflation and economic outlook.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense did not immediately provide details on the deployment of forces for 'Project Freedom'.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude fell over 6% to below $90 per barrel on the pause in strikes, after briefly exceeding $100 last week. The decline reflects hopes of de-escalation, but risks from Red Sea disruptions persist.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon did not comment on the pause but is involved in military planning. Spokesman Parnell stated the military has everything it needs.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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Brent Crude: Prices have risen sharply due to the conflict; further volatility expected.
United States — United States Department of Defense: Involved in planning the meeting and conducting strikes; declined to comment on the report.
Jul 24, 2026 · 10 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have surged above $100 per barrel due to supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure, impacting global inflation and economic growth.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is managing the military campaign and has reported casualties and budget requests.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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Brent Crude: Oil benchmark that surged above $100 per barrel due to supply disruption fears from the Red Sea and Hormuz.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The DoD is overseeing the military campaign and reported the cost of the war.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have fluctuated significantly due to the conflict and hopes for a peace deal, reflecting the impact on global energy markets.
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense was mentioned in relation to previous statements about Iran's defenses, providing context for the current debate.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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Brent Crude: Oil benchmark that fell over 4% on hopes of de-escalation. Its price is highly sensitive to Hormuz developments.
United States — United States Department of Defense: Warned of interceptor depletion, influencing Trump's decision. Its readiness is critical.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
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Brent Crude: Oil price rose to $91 on supply fears; volatility expected.
United States — United States Department of Defense: Estimated war cost at $37.5 billion; requested additional funding.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent crude fell below $84/barrel after a pause in hostilities, down from over $100; volatility remains high.
United States — United States Department of Defense: Pentagon delayed $400 million in Ukraine aid until 2029, drawing criticism.
Jul 21, 2026 · 153 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 16 articles
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Mar 23, 2026 · 65 articles
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Mar 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 11, 2026 · 26 articles
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Mar 10, 2026 · 51 articles
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Mar 19, 2026 · 8 articles
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May 12, 2026 · 18 articles
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May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
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