Oil falls after Trump signals Iran pause, Crude oil prices tank up to 20 pc over Iran ceasefire announcement

Crude oil trade 3 pc lower on hopes of fresh US-Iran talks

Global crude oil prices fell up to 3% on Tuesday as hopes of renewed US–Iran talks eased fears of supply disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude dropped to around $96.6 per barrel, while WTI slipped to about $95.69. Apr 14, 2026
Gold, silver prices climb ahead of key US Fed meet

Gold, silver trade lower as US Hormuz blockade rattles markets

Gold and silver prices declined on Monday amid heightened geopolitical tensions following Donald Trump's announcement of a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold fell up to 0.78%, while silver dropped as much as 2.5%. Global markets also mirrored the weakness, with COMEX gold and silver witnessing sharp declines. Apr 13, 2026
Iran blames US 'maximalism' as near-final Islamabad MoU collapses

Iran blames US 'maximalism' as near-final Islamabad MoU collapses

US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours of talks, with Iran accusing the US of "maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade tactics" that prevented a near-final "Islamabad MoU." Iranian leaders said a diplomatic breakthrough was "inches away," but tensions escalated at the last stage. Apr 13, 2026
Trump backs 'final offer' after Iran talks fail

'Iran will never have nuclear weapons': Donald Trump claims Tehran 'broke promise' on Strait of Hormuz after peace talks

US President Donald Trump warned that Iran "will never have a nuclear weapon" after 21-hour peace talks in Islamabad ended without agreement on Tehran's nuclear programme. He accused Iran of failing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and violating international norms, while praising Pakistan's leadership for facilitating the prolonged negotiations between the two sides. Apr 13, 2026
Trump backs 'final offer' after Iran talks fail

Trump backs 'final offer' after Iran talks fail

Vance said the US team remained in constant contact with the White House during the negotiations and was instructed to pursue a deal in good faith. However, he confirmed that Iran did not accept US terms, leading to a breakdown in talks. Apr 12, 2026
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz to open no matter if Iran cooperates

Trump threatens on Opening Strait of Hormuz, no matter if Iran cooperates or not

Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, with or without Iran's cooperation, as US negotiators prepare for talks with Tehran in Pakistan. He warned that if negotiations fail, the US could take action to "finish it off," while emphasizing that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains the top priority. Trump also accused Iran of using the strait for short-term "extortion." Apr 11, 2026
Big day for world peace, Iran can start reconstruction, they've had enough, says Trump

Trump warns Iran over Hormuz shipping: "They better stop now"

Donald Trump warned Iran over restricting oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, accusing it of violating a ceasefire and cautioning against tanker fees. Reports of limited vessel movement have raised global supply concerns, though Iran says transit remains possible under certain conditions. Apr 11, 2026
Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz again after Israel violates ceasefire deal with strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

Cease Ire, Peace or Pause: The Credibility, Fragility and Stability of Ceasefire

The ceasefire announced by Donald Trump quickly revealed contradictions as events on the ground—continued strikes, military movements, and rising tensions—undermined claims of a "complete and total" halt. Benjamin Netanyahu introduced operational flexibility for Israel, while Iran rejected the ceasefire's legitimacy Apr 10, 2026
Crude oil prices jump up to 4 pc on Hormuz tensions, ceasefire doubts

Crude oil prices jump up to 4 pc on Hormuz tensions, ceasefire doubts

Global crude oil prices surged on Thursday amid renewed tensions in West Asia, with doubts over whether the US-Iran two-week ceasefire will hold and the Strait of Hormuz remaining restricted. Brent crude rose 3.31% to $97.89 per barrel, while WTI crude gained 4.2% to $98.38. Apr 9, 2026
Big day for world peace, Iran can start reconstruction, they've had enough, says Trump

Trump claims Iran reset, orders nuclear dust cleanup

Donald Trump announced what he described as a "productive regime change" in Iran, alongside a framework combining nuclear restrictions, potential sanctions relief, and strict trade penalties. He claimed Iran would halt uranium enrichment and that the US would oversee the removal of deeply buried nuclear material under satellite surveillance. Apr 8, 2026