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Crude Oil Prices Spiral Over Israel-Iran Tensions

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Reuters: Oil prices rose more than $2 a barrel Monday towards a new record high of $143.

Iran's foreign minister said Sunday he didn't believe Israel was in a position to attack them over its nuclear program as they threatened to, but says if they do they'll impose controls on shipping in the Persian Gulf.

Plus: AP-Yahoo News poll finds 9 in 10 expect oil costs to squeeze them financially in the next 6 months. Voters prefer Obama to handle the issue 28%-20% with 18% trusting both.

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