UPDATE 7-Oil jumps 2%, settles at 6-month highs on fears of escalation in Iran

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(Updates with settlement price) * Brent ends October 13.6% higher, WTI up 15.2% * Tanker hit by explosive devices in Strait of Hormuz on Friday * US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia

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