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U.S. oil holds above $100, Brent at five-month high as Iran says it’s prepared for warfare
Friday, October 23, 2026
Trump accused Iran on Thursday of attempting to manipulate the oil market. U.S. crude oil was trading above $100 per barrel, while Brent crude reached a five-month high. An Iranian official stated that Iran was prepared for military conflict.
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