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Oil prices rise as Trump puts time limit on Iran stand-off

Tensions between the US and Iran are driving oil prices higher, with Washington issuing a stern warning to Tehran over its nuclear program. Brent crude and WTI futures saw gains as concerns mount over potential conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint.

20 Feb 2026 7:41 am