New Delhi, June 13 -- Crude oil prices jumped more than 13% on Friday to hit the highest in more than two months after Israel said it struck Iran, raising concerns of over disruption in oil supplies due to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Brent crude oil spiked 12.82% to $78.25 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rallied 13.48% to $77.21.

Israel said that it struck Iran, and targeted "dozens" of sites across Iran, Reuters reported.

An Israeli military official has reportedly confirmed the attack, saying that it has Israeli military said it has launched a preemptive strike against Iran's nuclear program.

Iranian media said explosions were heard in Tehran as tensions mounted over US efforts to w...