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As Officials Gather Evidence in Saudi Oil Attacks, Trump Ratchets Up Sanctions

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he ordered a major increase in sanctions on Iran, the first response by the U.S. to the attacks on two key oil installations in Saudi Arabia, according to reports.

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