US blocks Iran nuclear chief from Vienna IAEA meeting, oil prices surge
Iran’s nuclear chief was denied entry to an IAEA conference in Vienna after US opposition, coinciding with a 3% rise in oil prices amid new strikes on Saudi Arabia and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Open on Business Recorder## Geopolitical development
Iranian state television reported that Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, and his delegation were prevented from reaching the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conference in Vienna on Monday. The United States is said to have obstructed their travel, forcing the delegation to return to Tehran.
## Oil market reaction
The incident came as oil markets reacted sharply to fresh strikes targeting Saudi facilities and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose more than 3%, reflecting heightened concerns over supply disruptions in the Gulf region.
## Implications for Pakistan
Higher global oil prices can boost revenues for Pakistan’s oil‑and‑gas companies, which benefit from stronger price fundamentals. At the same time, the heightened geopolitical risk may keep the Pakistani rupee under pressure and increase overall market volatility.
## Market outlook
Investors in oil‑related PSX stocks should monitor the evolving situation, as further escalation could sustain elevated oil prices, while any de‑escalation may reverse the rally.