Oil prices pull back as investors hope for U.S.-Iran deal
Oil prices increased significantly following a statement from Iran's supreme leader regarding enriched uranium. The rise in prices reflects concerns over the potential impact on U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. This development comes as President Trump has paused military action to allow for diplomatic efforts.
- ▪Oil prices rose by 2.4% for U.S. crude, reaching $100.57 per barrel.
- ▪Brent crude prices increased nearly 2%, hitting $107.05 per barrel.
- ▪Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stated that enriched uranium must remain in Iran.
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- ▪ Stocks fall and oil rises after Iran leader's uranium demand — Yahoo Finance
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 17:37:35 GMT |
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Oil prices jumped Thursday on a report that Iran's supreme leader will not allow the country's enriched uranium to be shipped abroad, a position that will likely complicate peace talks with the U.S. U.S. crude oil rose 2.4% to $100.57 per barrel by 8:34 a.m. ET. International benchmark Brent crude prices advanced nearly 2% to $107.05 per barrel. Two senior Iranian sources told Reuters that Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a directive that the enriched uranium must remain in the Islamic Republic. President Donald Trump said earlier this week that he called off imminent U.S. airstrikes on Iran to give diplomact more time at the request of U.S. Gulf Arab allies.
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