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Oil prices plunge as US-Iran deal promises Strait reopening

Published 17 June 2026

Global oil prices fell sharply and stock markets rallied on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement to end hostilities and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. The deal, announced on Sunday, June 14, sent benchmark Brent crude down 4.5% to $83.41 a barrel and U.S.

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