Oil refinery and other refineries have been shut down, especially in Haifa, due to the damage sustained from earlier Iranian missile strikes. The power plant in Haifa as well.
Brent crude oil futures dropped by over 4% to $71.1 per barrel on Monday, reversing some of Friday’s 7% surge, as fears of a broader Israel-Iran war eased. A report indicated Iran is signaling interest in ending hostilities and restarting nuclear talks, provided the US stays out of the conflict. Tehran reportedly sent messages via Arab intermediaries to both Washington and Tel Aviv. This softer tone helped ease market concerns, leading investors to unwind some risk-off positions.