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Trump Accuses Iran of Fabricating Attacks to Raise Oil Prices

President Trump accused Iran of fabricating attacks on oil tankers to artificially inflate prices before the U.S. midterm elections.

President Trump claimed Iran is fabricating attacks on oil tankers to drive up prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Iran reported damage to seven tankers, but Trump suggested these claims are false and aimed at manipulating market conditions.

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