Crude oil price rise as markets assess the effects of new US sanctions on Iran's economy.

Crude oil price has held steady in the past few days as Iran plots escalation ahead of US sanctions that will be announced on Monday.

Oil prices fell more than one dollar on Monday as investors took profits and awaited expected new U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Crude oil price: Crude oil futures drop as markets anticipate tough US sanctions on Iran, impacting global oil prices significantly.