Oil prices rose to their highest in over two months as U.S. President Trump's comments on moving personnel out of the Middle East raised fears of escalating tensions with Iran disrupting supply. Brent crude futures increased by 0.2% to $69.92 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 0.3% to $68.37.

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