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

CNBC•Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 07:43 PM•2 min read

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

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