Oil Prices Drop Amid Volatility Due to U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Reports
Crude oil prices ended lower Tuesday after a volatile session, marking a pause in their two-week upward trend. Traders were reacting to reports of a potential meeting between Iran's president and Pakistan's army chief amid ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and recent vessel incidents in the Persian Gulf. The market remains sensitive due to geopolitical tensions in key oil-producing regions. While some optimism had driven prices higher, new diplomatic developments introduced uncertainty among investors seeking clarity about regional stability and its impact on supply chains.
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