Middle East live: Oil prices extend gains as US-Iran tensions flare again

Oil prices rose further Tuesday as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran, coupled with Donald Trump’s vow to hit Tehran “hard,” fueled fears of a broader escalation after weeks of relative calm. Follow our live blog for the...

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Middle East live: Oil prices extend gains as US-Iran tensions flare again

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