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Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Launches New Attack on Iran

Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Launches New Attack on Iran
NYT Business Thursday 11 June 2026, 01:49 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read
Key Points

Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict.

Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict.
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