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Oil prices fall as U.S.-Iran worries shift toward sanctions

Investors appeared to scale back concerns about renewed military escalation as attention turned to economic sanctions instead.

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Oil prices fell Wednesday as investors weighed a shift in U.S. approach toward Iran, with focus moving from potential military strikes to economic sanctions, according to CNBC Markets.

CNBC World said the move eased renewed tension worries, contributing to the decline as traders reassessed the near-term risks to supply and escalation.

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CNBC MarketsOil falls on easing concerns of renewed tensions as the U.S. pivots to economic pressure on Iran

CNBC WorldOil falls on easing concerns of renewed tensions as the U.S. pivots to economic pressure on Iran

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