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BREAKING: War in Iran Day 193 — 1930s Radio Broadcast | September 8, 2026

September 8, 2026. Day 193. Brent crude hit $99 a barrel this morning, a seven-week high, hours after the President predicted oil would "drop precipitously" when America wins the war. Iran raised the price of gasoline on its own heaviest users — the same measure that brought people into the streets in 2019. And transits of the Strait of Hormuz fell to their lowest level since May: two vessels on Saturday.

Tonight's report:

• Trump late Monday: oil will "drop precipitously... when we WIN the war with Iran." Brent answered Tuesday at $99, a seven-week high after an 8% weekly rise; WTI above…

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