# Oil Rises as Iran Strike Risks Grow; Le Pen Reasserts Far-Right Control

https://mins.news/en/video/91260

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-10-08 11:16 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yagIbM6h7u8

> Oil rose after a report said the White House had asked the Pentagon to prepare strike options against Iran that could be carried out before the midterm elections. Brent topped $102 a barrel and WTI traded near $90. Citing two administration officials, the report ran counter to the widespread view that Donald Trump would avoid escalating the conflict with Tehran before next month’s vote. The headline also says Marine Le Pen has reasserted her grip on the far right.

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