Oil prices are on the rise again, climbing to $106 a barrel and stock markets remain volatile following contradictory messaging from the US and Iran about efforts to end the conflict. On Wednesday, benchmark Brent crude sank below $100 dollars a barrel for the first time in almost two weeks - after claims by US President Trump that talks are under way - and reports that Washington has sent a ceasefire proposal to Iran. However, Iran's foreign minister has said otherwise - appearing on state TV on Wednesday evening to say there have been no talks - and they have no intention of negotiating. Abbas Araghchi also reiterated Iran's authority over the Strait of Hormuz - but said it was only closed to the country's enemies and their allies. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews
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Oil prices are on the rise again, climbing to $106 a barrel and stock markets remain volatile following contradictory messaging from the US and Iran about efforts to end the conflict. On Wednesday, benchmark Brent crude sank below $100 dollars a barrel for the first time in almost two weeks - after claims by US President Trump that talks are under way - and reports that Washington has sent a ceasefire proposal to Iran. However, Iran's foreign minister has said otherwise - appearing on state TV on Wednesday evening to say there have been no talks - and they have no intention of negotiating. Abbas Araghchi also reiterated Iran's authority over the Strait of Hormuz - but said it was only closed to the country's enemies and their allies. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews
