Oil prices rise after attacks and seizures of ships crossing Hormuz Oil prices rose this morning as market concerns persisted over ship attacks and seizures despite Iran saying about 30 vessels had passed through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and Chinese presidents were set for a second day of talks in Beijing. Brent crude oil futures rose 60 cents, or 0.57 per cent, to $106.32 a barrel by 0100 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up 54 cents, or 0.53 per cent, to $101.71. Yang An, analyst at Haitong Futures, said the main driver of oil prices was still tight supply. "Oil prices swung several times yesterday but still closed near the day's high," he said.…