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Oil Drops on Signs of US Diplomatic Push to End War With Iran

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Oil Drops on Signs of US Diplomatic Push to End War With Iran (Bloomberg) -- Oil fell on signals that a US diplomatic push to try to end the war with Iran may be gathering pace, eclipsing news of more troops being sent to the region and the Strait of Hormuz remaining mainly shut…

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The pullback in oil prices reflects the war-risk premium being cut, but this is unlikely to be seen as an all-clear yet because Iran has publicly denied direct talks while military activity continues
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The US sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the conflict
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Foreign ships are allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz as long as they aren't supporting acts of aggression against Iran and follow Iranian regulations
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There was now a 'newfound possibility of diplomacy' but US military operations would continue unabated
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Washington was seeking a one-month ceasefire for talks with Iran
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Iran had offered a 'present' as a show of good faith in talks related to energy flows through the strait
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Trump appears to be seeking serious negotiations with Iran, while also keeping his options open
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