Brent crude oil's intraday gain expands to 5%, Iran says it will close the Strait of Hormuz if faced with any new attacks

According to Odaily and Gate data, Brent crude oil's intraday gain has expanded to 5%, now at $79.60 per barrel. WTI crude oil is currently up 4.75%. Iranian media reports that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz if faced with any new attacks.