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CNBC Daily Open: Three’s a crowd: U.S. carrier buildup in Middle East sends oil spiking

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

Washington has reportedly deployed a third aircraft carrier to the region, raising prospects of an escalation of tensions in the region.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:38:38 UTC.

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