Oil prices fell on Sunday, continuing a decline from a recent two-month high, as tensions in the Persian Gulf eased with the United States and Iran avoiding military strikes for a second day. Brent crude oil prices dropped 4.9% to $92.02 per barrel, following a 3.9% decrease on Friday. Earlier in the week, prices had surged to $102 per barrel due to increased conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns about disruptions in global oil supply. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions included a phone call between Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE, emphasizing dialogue and security in the region. Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea, which Ukraine claimed was part of strikes against vessels involved in military cargo shipments. This incident highlights the complex international dimensions of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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U.S. halts strikes on Iran for second night as talks move in positive direction
