Global oil prices have seen a significant plunge, falling below $100 to $89 on Wednesday, driven by hopes of an imminent peace agreement between the United States and Iran. This comes despite former President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to escalate hostilities if a deal is not reached. The conflict, which has raged for over two months, has severely impacted global oil supplies due to the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated on Truth Social that if Iran agrees to the terms, the “already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end,” and the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. However, he also issued a stark warning: “if they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before.” These comments follow reports that both sides are nearing an agreement contingent on lifting blockades around the Strait. Recent developments include the US military firing on an unladen Iranian-flagged tanker, M/T Hasna, in the Strait of Hormuz, disabling it for violating the blockade. Additionally, Beirut’s southern suburbs were reportedly hit by an airstrike, the first in weeks. China has called for a “comprehensive ceasefire,” with its foreign minister expressing deep distress over the conflict during a meeting with his Iranian counterpart. Meanwhile, a senior Iranian parliament member dismissed a reported US proposal as merely an “American wish list,” and Israeli sources indicated they were preparing for an escalation, unaware of any impending peace deal.
سایت خبری فجر نیوز، آخرین اخبار ایران و خاورمیانه
