Crude Oil Falls on July 16 as Iran-US Talks Continue Despite Red Sea Blockade Threat

According to Yonhapinfomax, oil prices declined on July 16 (U.S. Eastern Time) as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran continued despite Tehran's threat to blockade the Red Sea. August WTI crude fell 0.82% to $78.95 per barrel, while September Brent crude dropped 0.85% to $84.23 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Earlier in the session, prices had risen over 1% on reports that Iran instructed Houthi forces in Yemen to block the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb if U.S. forces attacked Iranian military facilities. White House Press Secretary Karolina Leavitt stated the U.S. and Iran remain in dialogue and that Tehran seeks an agreement.
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