Higher energy prices make up most of the war’s financial burden on Americans, followed by mortgage rates, according to Mark Zandi.

By Parisa Hafezi, Jonathan Saul and Phil Stewart DUBAI/LONDON/WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to keep oil prices high and influence the US midterm elections,

Iran appears to be targeting vessels carrying out ship-to-ship oil transfers around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a military institute

Worries over supply disruptions due to escalating tensions in the Middle East helped to push oil prices higher.

By Yuka Obayashi and Emily Chow TOKYO, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after two vessels were struck in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian officials told Reuters they were deploying new tactics to target ships,

Mohammed bin Salman is now caught by an economy weakened by heavy spending and miscalculations of the Houthi threat.

The Saudi-led coalition responding to the attacks said Monday it was dealing with more drones and missiles heading toward the Kingdom.