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Oil prices jump after Trump declares economic war on Iran

Market Watch August 20, 2026 · 10:46 am Read Original
Bullish 73.6
−100 Bearish 0 +100 Bullish
Oil prices jump after Trump declares economic war on Iran

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts both climbed after President Donald Trump said he was launching a “crushing economic operation” against Iran.

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Source Market Watch
Published Aug 20, 2026 · 10:46 am
Article ID 4cdsub3
Original URL Open source
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Bullish 73.6
−100Neutral+100
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