As oil prices plunge below $91 after weeks, a new Hormuz crisis emerges

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Oil prices plummeted after Iran initially announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during a ceasefire in Lebanon, prompting optimism from President Trump about a potential deal. Brent crude fell over 9% to below $91 a barrel. However, Iran later reversed its decision, stating it would continue blocking transit through the Strait as long as the US maintained its blockade of Iranian ports. The US blockade will remain until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear program. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil supply, and its closure could significantly impact prices. Pakistani officials are reportedly attempting to facilitate further talks between the US and Iran before the ceasefire deadline.

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The US Navy’s blockade of Iranian ports would remain in “full force” until the sides reached a peace deal.

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Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through Hormuz.

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Iran rowed back on its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open”.

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Brent crude fell more than 9 percent to $90.38 a barrel on Friday.

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Brent crude falls more than 9 percent after Iran said it will reopen the strategic waterway, only to shut it down again over US blockade of its ports.Oil prices have plummeted to their lowest point in weeks after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was open for passage during a ceasefire in Lebanon, and United States President Donald Trump said he expected to ⁠reach a deal to end the war soon.Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell more than 9 percent to $90.38 a barrel on Friday, taking it below $91 for the first time since March 10.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Iran war day 50: What’s happening in Tehran, Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon?list 2 of 4Pakistan PM, army chief wrap up key trips in push for more US-Iran talkslist 3 of 4Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuzlist 4 of 4Trump says US will ‘start dropping bombs again’ if no Iran deal is reachedend of listThe plunge came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strait was “completely open” and would remain so for the duration of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which took effect on Friday.Hailing Tehran’s announcement, Trump declared the waterway “ready for business and full passage,” but said the US Navy’s blockade of Iranian ports would remain in “full force” until the sides reached a peace deal.On Saturday, however, Iran rowed back on its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit through the key waterway as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect.The announcement came after Trump said the blockade “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme.Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through Hormuz and further limits would squeeze already constrained supply, driving prices higher once again.Amid the escalation, Pakistani officials say they are trying for more talks between the US and Iran ahead of the April 22 ceasefire deadline.

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