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Trump accuses Iran of seeking to raise oil prices before the midterm elections

Washington - Ofoq News - US President Donald Trump said that Iran is doing its utmost to raise oil prices before the midterm elections for the US Congress. Trump added that Iran is making up claims about explosions and the presence of mines, noting that the quantities of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz are greater than they were before.

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Trump accuses Iran of seeking to raise oil prices before the midterm elections

Washington - Ofoq News - US President Donald Trump said that Iran is doing its utmost to raise oil prices before the midterm elections for the US Congress.

Trump added that Iran is making claims about explosions and the presence of mines, noting that the quantities of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz are greater than they were before the outbreak of the conflict.

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