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diplomacyMay 21, 2026
Oil Gains as Iran’s Uranium Stance Clouds Hormuz Outlook
Summary
Oil gained Monday as traders weighed conflicting reports on Iran’s uranium enrichment, a key sticking point in peace negotiations with the US that could dictate the pace of reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate traded above $101 a barrel Monday after sliding 5.7% in the previous session.
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Oil gained Monday as traders weighed conflicting reports on Iran’s uranium enrichment, a key sticking point in peace negotiations with the US that could dictate the pace of reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate traded above $101 a barrel Monday after slid…
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