Oil prices continued its uphill journey in the international market, supported by the growing tensions in the Middle East. International benchmark, Brent crude futures rose by 0.4% to $65.45 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed by 0.6% to $57.80 a barrel. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has indicated imposition of “significant” sanctions on Tehran on Monday. Oil prices jumped last week after Iran shot down a US military drone.