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Oil Surges Past $105 as Pentagon Prepares Iran Strike Options
La Nación (Argentina)LO·US · IR·about 4 hours ago
The Atlantic reports President Trump ordered the Pentagon to study targets for a potential attack on Iran before the November 3 elections, driving Brent crude above $105. The report is unconfirmed by official sources, and the scope of options under review is unclear. If accurate, this marks a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions with direct implications for energy markets and regional stability.