Crude oil prices experienced a notable decline of over 2% on Wednesday, influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran. The market reacted to statements from former United States President Donald Trump, who asserted that Iran was eager to secure a deal. Concurrently, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a stern warning, indicating that any new aggression against Iran could potentially broaden the conflict in the Middle East beyond its current regional scope.<\/p>\n
Further contributing to market uncertainty was the recent passage of a vessel operated by a South Korean shipping company through the critical Strait of Hormuz. This marked the first such transit since the onset of the conflict, drawing significant attention from investors.<\/p>\n
In commodity trading, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for July deliveries saw a 2.13% drop, settling at $101.93 per barrel by 10:52 am ET. Similarly, Brent crude for July settlements fell by 2.02%, trading at $108.83 per barrel at 10:53 am ET.<\/p>\n
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