Oil prices wobble as breakdown in U.S.-Iran talks casts doubt over peace process

Oil prices dropped on Wednesday after Iran canceled talks with U.S. delegates in Qatar, dampening hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace agreement. According to CNBC, the breakdown has traders concerned about the future of negotiations. Energy markets are highly sensitive to Iran geopolitical risk, so any signal of diplomatic stalling typically weighs on crude prices.

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