Oil prices fall after Trump says U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar are going well

Oil prices fell on Wednesday as diplomatic tensions between the United States and Iran escalated. Iran announced it would not meet with U.S. delegates for negotiations scheduled in Qatar, dampening hopes for progress in peace talks. The refusal intensifies concerns about the viability of ongoing negotiations, according to CNBC.

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