Global oil prices fell sharply after Donald Trump said Iranian officials had approached the US about talks on the conflict with Israel. Investors took this as a possible willingness to talk peace, as oil prices fell sharply after Trump's comments about Iran's late response to a mediation dialogue with the US.
WTI futures fell more than 2% immediately after Trump's announcement.

Source: xStation
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