Doug Krizner

won its third Olympic gold medal in women's hockey, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime.

The total medal count now has Norway in the lead with 34, the U.S.

has 27, and Italy is now in third place with 26.

And that is news when you want it.

With Bloomberg News Now, I'm Doug Krizner, and this is Bloomberg.

News when you want it with Bloomberg News Now.

I'm Doug Krisner.

We begin with the risk of military confrontation between the U.S.

and Iran.

A vast array of American forces are now stationed in the Middle East.

This would include two aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and refueling tankers.

Earlier today, President Trump said he would decide his next move on Iran within days.

Needless to say, the heightened risk of an attack sent crude oil prices higher today.

WTI for March delivery, which expires tomorrow, incidentally, it was up 1.9% today to settle at 66.43.

Here is Bloomberg News Senior Editor Eric Wiener.

That is Bloomberg's Eric Wiener.

Meantime, President Trump is reportedly weighing an initial limited military strike to force Iran to meet his demands for a nuclear deal.

The Wall Street Journal reports an opening assault would target a few military or government sites.

The journal also reporting that if Iran still refuses to comply, the U.S.

would respond with a broad campaign against regime facilities.