Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war

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Oil prices surged in Asian trading Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to end the ongoing conflict. Iran, through Pakistan as a mediator, had called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and guarantees against future U.S.-Israeli attacks. In response, Trump declared Iran's terms "totally unacceptable." This development comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed since the war's commencement on February 28th, significantly impacting global oil and gas supplies. Brent crude rose 4.1% to $105.50 a barrel, and U.S. crude increased 4.4% to $99.80. The U.S. had previously demanded the restoration of free transit through the Strait and the suspension of Iran's nuclear enrichment.

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International oil benchmark Brent rose by 4.1% to $105.50 a barrel, while US-traded crude increased by 4.4% to $99.80.

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Oil prices rose in Monday morning trade in Asia after President Donald Trump said Iran's response to US proposals to end the war was 'totally unacceptable'.

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Washington's terms had included restoration of free transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension on Iranian nuclear enrichment.

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The key Strait of Hormuz waterway has been effectively shut since shortly after the war started on 28 February.

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Tehran sent its response via Pakistan, calling for an immediate end to the conflict and guarantees of no further US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

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Oil prices rose in Monday morning trade in Asia after President Donald Trump said Iran's response to US proposals to end the war was "totally unacceptable".Tehran sent its response via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator between the two sides, calling for an immediate end to the conflict and guarantees of no further US-Israeli attacks on Iran, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency.International oil benchmark Brent rose by 4.1% to $105.50 (£77.60) a barrel, while US-traded crude increased by 4.4% to $99.80.The key Strait of Hormuz waterway has been effectively shut since shortly after the war started on 28 February, severely disrupting global supplies of oil and gas. Responding to Tehran's terms, Trump posted on social media: "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it - TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE." Washington's terms had included restoration of free transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension on Iranian nuclear enrichment, according to US news outlet Axios.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also said the war with Iran will not be over until its enriched uranium stockpiles are "taken out".A ceasefire announced in early April to allow time for peace talks has been mostly observed, despite occasional exchanges of fire.

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