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Oil prices jump after Trump declares economic war on Iran

Thursday, August 20, 2026


President Donald Trump announced a "crushing economic operation" against Iran, after which West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude front-month contracts both increased in price.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-prices-jump-after-trump-declares-economic-war-on-iran-457e7ad9?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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