President Trump claimed that Iran is intentionally driving up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm election after the country took responsibility for striking oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
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October 22, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Trump claims Iran doing "everything they can" to drive up oil prices ahead of midterms
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