Oil Prices Surge as Reports Indicate Trump May Consider Pre-Midterm Strikes on Iran Amid Intensified Yemen Fighting

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Published: 2026-10-08T18:23:00Z
Category: world
Source: CBS News

Global crude oil prices have surged following reports that President Trump is reportedly considering military strikes on Iran ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. This development coincides with an intensification of fighting in Yemen, further contributing to geopolitical tensions and impacting energy markets.

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