President Trump stated on Truth Social that U.S.-Iran talks were proceeding constructively and instructed negotiators not to rush any agreement. West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude futures each fell more than 5 percent in early trading, reaching two-week lows. Asia-Pacific equity markets were positioned to open mixed.
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Diplomatic engagement produced immediate consumer relief through lower oil prices after prior sanctions and port measures escalated tensions.
“Patient negotiation reduces energy costs for households and avoids conflict”
Market relief followed sustained pressure that kept leverage intact while avoiding premature concessions.
“Maximum pressure and enforcement remain necessary to secure compliance”
Price declines reflect reduced state interference in energy trade after blockades and closures distorted flows.
“Non-intervention and open commerce minimize artificial scarcity”
Coverage accepts unexamined causation between policy actions and price moves while ignoring inventory data, positioning, and U.S. supply dynamics.
“Multiple routine market factors and domestic production levels were omitted”
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