Oil Prices Rise Over 2% Following Iranian Supreme Leader's Directive

Oil prices increased by more than 2% after Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly directed that enriched uranium must remain in the country. The move is expected to complicate ongoing peace talks between Washington and Tehran.

By Spencer Kimball · CNBC · May 21, 2026, 12:45 UTC

Oil Prices Rise Over 2% Following Iranian Supreme Leader's Directive

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Topics: iran_nuclear_deal oil_prices u.s.-iran_relations

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