Oil prices fall nearly 5% after US announces new Iran talks
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-03 10:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Trade & Sanctions, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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TOKYO, Japan — Oil prices tumbled on Monday in early Asia trade after US President Donald Trump announced fresh talks with Iran to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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