Washington launched offensive against Iranian positions after a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz
Brent oil futures contracts rose after the president of the United States, (Republican Party) stated, this Tuesday (June 9, 2026), that in response to the drop in a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Republican, Iranian forces shot down the aircraft.
At 1 pm (Brasília time), shortly before Trump’s announcement, the price was US$89.44 per barrel. Around 6 p.m., U.S. forces. At 9:30 pm, the value of a barrel was quoted at US$ 93.06 – an increase of 4% since 1 pm. At 11:45 pm, it reached US$92.30 – a drop of 0.82% since the peak.
Trump characterized the attacks as retaliation “proportional” to the fall of helicopter. The 2 pilots of the aircraft were and are safe.
