Oil prices turn lower after Iran says U.S. talks could be pursued based on national interests

Oil prices initially rose but then fell after Iran indicated it could pursue talks with the United States, CNBC reports. The shift came as the U.S. continues military strikes—nine consecutive nights of retaliation against Iran for repeated attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. The conflicting signals are leaving markets in flux.

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