Iran minister: Expect record oil prices

Iran's finance minister believes oil prices could rise as high as $160 a barrel thanks to sanctions over its nuclear program. The prediction comes as the chief of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency heads to Tehran. FULL STORY

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