Oil prices have risen, reaching $100 a barrel at one point, as three more cargo ships are attacked in the Gulf
The price rise comes despite 32 countries agreeing on Wednesday to release 400m barrels of oil reserves, in an effort to calm markets
In the latest attacks on shipping, two tankers were hit by an "unknown projectile" near Iraq, while a container ship was struck by an "unknown projectile" near the UAE
On Wednesday evening, US President Donald Trump said the oil price would come down: "It's going to come down more than we, than anybody understands"
New Israeli strikes have killed several people in Lebanon, including at least eight in Beirut's seafront area, while Israel is also carrying out "wide-scale" attacks on Iran
Apparent Iranian attacks have been reported across the region, including in Iraq and Kuwait, while a Dubai high-rise was hit by an apparent drone attack
