Oil prices climb after tanker struck off Saudi Arabia, Trump escalates Iran threats

Oil climbed after a tanker was struck off Saudi Arabia and U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure in response to any potential ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. CNBC says the moves reflect growing concerns about maritime security in one of the world's most crucial shipping routes.

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