Crude oil prices climb 2% as Donald Trump issues new threat amid US-Iran peace talks; Brent reaches $82 per barrel (opens original article in a new tab)

Crude oil prices rose as Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran, causing uncertainty in US-Iran peace talks and pushing Brent crude to $82.30 per barrel.

• Brent crude rose 2.2% to $82.30 per barrel
• Trump warned of military action against Iran if Hezbollah attacks Israel
• Oil prices edged higher to $77-78 per barrel range after recent decline