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Trump claims Iran is driving up oil prices before midterms
President Donald Trump accused Iran of trying to push oil prices higher before the United States midterm elections. The claim followed Iran taking responsibility for strikes on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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