PARIS, France — Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Tuesday: Oil prices climb Oil prices rose again as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbors, while major stock markets closed higher ahead of key central bank meetings. READ: US, European stocks rise despite latest jump in oil prices International benchmark Brent crude closed up 3.2 percent in US trading to $103.42 per barrel, while US benchmark WTI rose 2.9 percent to $96.21. Iran vets friendly ships for Hormuz passage: trackers Iran is selecting ships from friendly countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a […]... Keep on reading: Middle East war: global economic fallout