伊朗支持的胡塞武装组织正在扩大中东冲突范围。胡塞武装周六声称对沙特阿拉伯发动导弹攻击，导致吉赞市发生火灾[1]。该组织随后宣布对沙特进行海上封锁，并已对红海商船实施袭击[1]。
美国总统特朗普表示伊朗正在进行"迄今最认真"的谈判，但同时警告称"我们已上膛，准备就绪"，暗示可能对伊朗进行新一轮打击[1]。伊朗与美军自上月底以来的冲突已造成59人死亡、666人受伤[1]。
中东局势升级正在扰乱全球能源供应。澳大利亚无铅汽油平均价格上涨至1.85澳元/升，柴油价格上涨至2.26澳元/升[1]。澳大利亚目前拥有42天汽油、38天柴油和32天喷气燃料库存，共计62亿升[1]。
Iran-backed Houthi forces have widened the regional conflict by launching missile attacks against Saudi Arabia and announcing a naval blockade of the world's largest oil producer, intensifying pressure on global energy markets.[1] The militant group claimed responsibility for a Saturday missile strike on Saudi Arabia that sparked fires in Jizan, and has declared a sea blockade against the kingdom while continuing attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea.[1]
The escalation has drawn a forceful response from the United States. President Trump stated that Iran is engaged in "the most serious negotiations to date," yet asserted that American forces are "locked and loaded, ready to go," signaling readiness for potential military action while keeping diplomatic channels nominally open.[1] The conflict has already exacted a significant toll, with clashes between Iranian forces and the U.S. military since late last month resulting in 59 deaths and 666 injuries.[1]
The widening hostilities are fueling energy price spikes globally, with direct consequences for consumers. Unleaded petrol prices in Australia have climbed to an average of AUD $1.85 per liter, while diesel has risen to AUD $2.26 per liter.[1] Australia currently maintains strategic fuel reserves of 6.2 billion liters, comprising 42 days of petrol stock, 38 days of diesel, and 32 days of jet fuel supplies.[1]