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Oil Prices Fall Sharply Ahead of U.S.-Iran Memorandum Signing

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First reported by Srugim · Jun 15, 2026

What happened

Oil prices fell further ahead of Friday’s expected U.S.-Iran memorandum signing. The deal is said to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the American blockade, with Brent at $79 and WTI at $76 a barrel.

  • 01Oil prices fell ahead of Friday’s expected U.S.-Iran memorandum signing.
  • 02The deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • 03Brent crude traded at $79 a barrel.
  • 04WTI crude traded at $76 a barrel.
  • 05Prices have nearly returned to prewar levels.

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OrganizationsUnited States, Iran

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Oil Prices Fall Sharply Ahead of U.S.-Iran Memorandum Signing
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Iran Deal Sends Oil Prices Sharply Lower

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