The prices of oil futures kept rising on Thursday as Israel once again threatened to intervene in case Iran obtained a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Tehran reiterated its dedication to the relations with Russia. Additionally, the United States sanctioned a Chinese refinery for allegedly using Iranian oil. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May’s settlements surged by at 1:00 Pm ET to sell for $64.77 per barrel. Simultaneously, Brent for June’s deliveries jumped to $68. per barrel.