
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as traders eyed signs of progress in the latest round of talks between the U.S. and Iran.


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Iran said the US had violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close.
Oil prices whipsawed after reports of a possible U.S.-Iran framework deal briefly sent Brent plunging, only for fresh U.S. strikes on Iran to push crude back...

Oil prices whipsawed after reports of a possible U.S.-Iran framework deal briefly sent Brent plunging, only for fresh U.S. strikes on Iran to push crude back toward $100. Probable Super Niño Adds Insult to Injury for LNG Buyers - The arrival of a powerful El …
BREAKINGIranian state media reported overnight blasts in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, near the Strait of Hormuz, and the country’s Revolutionary Guards Corps said its forces had downed a US drone entering its airspace and had fired at an F-35 fighter jet.

The U.S. military carried out “self-defense strikes” on Monday in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The strikes were designed “to protect our troops from th…
BREAKINGIran's Revolutionary Guards Corps says its forces downed a US drone entering its airspace and fired at an F-35 fighter jet.

The Quad partners unveil a $20 billion minerals framework to counter China and address maritime security concerns in West Asia.

President Trump has made a new pivot in Iran peace talks: He's now pitching a sweeping reset of Middle East relations that would widen a regional pact from his first term called the Abraham Accords. Trump wants more Muslim-majority countries to formally recog…

Rubio told reporters on his plane in India's Jaipur that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open "one way or the other."
Fresh strikes on southern Iran were launched by U.S. military forces early Tuesday morning targeting Iranian missile sites and vessels attempting to lay anti-shipping mines in the contested Strait of Hormuz. The targeted strikes were done “to protect our troo…
Iran did not immediately confirm the reported strikes, but state media reported blasts in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, and the Revolutionary Guards Corps said its forces had downed a US drone entering its airspace and fired at an F-35 fighter jet.
The Indian rupee weakened against the dollar as crude oil prices surged amid fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. State-run banks intervened to cushion the fall. Rising inflation concerns are prompting analysts to anticipate a Reserve Bank of India rate…

The release of $24B in Iranian assets could ease economic pressures, potentially impacting global oil markets and diplomatic relations. The post Iran’s $24B in blocked resources expected to be released during US negotiations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The United States military said it carried out "self-defense" strikes in southern Iran on May 25, targeting missile launch sites and Iranian boats allegedly attempting to lay mines near key shipping routes.
US and Iranian forces clashed near the Strait of Hormuz overnight, highlighting the tension between the two sides even as they tout progress toward an interim peace deal.
Gold rate today: Gold prices saw a dip on May 26, 2026, as diplomatic talks between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz offered hopes for a peace agreement. This followed recent US-Iran strikes, influencing market sentiment.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal is still possible despite fresh US strikes on Iran. The US military said "self-defense" strikes were carried out to protect US military personnel. Follow DW. US top diplomat Marco Rubio said an Iran deal could 'ta…

Before the US strikes on targets in southern Iran, Tehran said a deal with Washington was not imminent.

Negotiations are ongoing amid new American attacks on missile sites and mine-laying ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Rubio says Strait of Hormuz will open 'one way or the other'

Fresh strikes on southern Iran were launched by U.S. military forces early Tuesday morning targeting Iranian missile sites and vessels attempting to lay anti-shipping mines in the contested Strait of Hormuz. The post U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran Hittin…
China expressed hope for a diplomatic resolution between Iran and the United States. Simultaneously, Beijing voiced concerns regarding the Quad grouping's expanding strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. China believes regional partnerships should foster …

NEW DELHI: The United States, India, Australia and Japan announced new maritime and critical minerals cooperation on Tuesday (May 26), reviving a forum viewed suspiciously by China following questions over the US commitment and disagreement on Iran.US Secreta…

US forces say they hit Iranian missile sites and boats as Iranian delegation in Qatar for talks on extending ceasefire.

US strikes in southern Iran jolted oil markets even as Washington and Tehran pursued a draft war deal in Doha The moves underscored how quickly the Strait of Hormuz crisis could swing between de-escalation hopes and fresh disruption