Iran War: Trump Says US Waging Economic Warfare | The Pulse 8/20/2026

Oil prices for Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate front-month contracts increased following a declaration by President Donald Trump. The US President announced the launch of a crushing economic operation against Iran, describing the strategy as economic warfare. This development was highlighted during a segment of The Pulse with Francine Lacqua, which focuses on global business and politics, reporting on the immediate market reaction to the US administration's aggressive economic stance toward the Iranian government.