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Associated PressApr 3, 2026Wire Service

Iran war nears fifth week with both sides fighting and oil prices surging

President Trump claimed the U.S. had decimated Iran's military shortly before two U.S. aircraft were downed over the region.

Iran war nears fifth week with both sides fighting and oil prices surging
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Two U.S. military aircraft were downed in Iran, marking a significant escalation in the five-week-old conflict. Despite President Trump's claims of military success, Iran continues to strike regional energy infrastructure, driving global oil prices up by 50%.

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