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Iran signals openness to US talks, oil prices ease
world · CNBCIran's Foreign Ministry spokesman hinted at possible US-Iran negotiations, leading to a decline in oil prices. The US has been retaliating against Iran's attacks on oil tankers, causing a rise in global crude prices. Diplomacy may be on the horizon to resolve the escalating conflict.
At a glance
- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei mentioned potential US-Iran talks
- US oil prices fell after the announcement, with Brent crude trading 9 cents lower
- The US has been retaliating against Iran's attacks on oil tankers, causing a rise in global crude prices