Oil Gains as Iran Attack Risks Rise, Le Pen Asserts Control Over Far Right
Oil gained after a report that the White House asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections. Brent climbed above $102 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded near $90. The report in The Atlantic cited two administration officials, and runs counter to a widespread assumption that President Donald Trump would hold off on escalating the conflict with Tehran before the polls next month. Marine Le Pen has reasserted her hold on …


