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Oil prices rise 2% after Treasury Secretary says U.S. will collapse Iran with economic pressure

CNBC•Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 04:41 PM•2 min read

Oil moved higher Thursday after U. S. President Donald Trump sharpened his rhetoric against Iran.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/oil-prices-brent-wti-hormuz-trump.html)

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