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Oil Prices Rise After Trump Statement on Iran
Oil prices increased and global stock indexes declined Monday after President Trump warned Iran to accept a peace agreement. Iran stated it had sent revised terms for ending the war through Pakistani mediators and is discussing safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.
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Oil prices rose and major stock indexes fell Monday after President Trump warned Iran that time was running out for a peace agreement. Iran said it had conveyed another set of revised terms for ending the war to the Trump administration through Pakistani intermediaries. Tehran added that it has not yet discussed nuclear issues in the talks.
05 per barrel.
U.S. 49 per barrel. " World shares mostly declined. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1 percent. 1 percent. 1 percent lower.
Iran said it is working with Oman to develop a mechanism ensuring safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated both countries consider themselves responsible for maritime safety because the strait lies in their territorial waters.
Iran announced a new "Persian Gulf Strait Authority" to coordinate with shipping companies and collect passage fees. The head of Iran's parliament national security commission said commercial vessels cooperating with Tehran would be granted passage for necessary fees.
Merz condemned renewed Iranian airstrikes on the United Arab Emirates and other partners. He called on Tehran to enter serious negotiations with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran is pursuing diplomacy with seriousness but will respond with full strength to any reckless action.
