Comments from US Treasury secretary come despite statements from Iran denying that any negotiations are taking place Donald Trump has criticised oil companies for “making too much money” from the global energy market disruption caused by his war on Iran. Brent crude had been trading at about $70 (£52) a barrel before the first US-Israeli strikes at the end of February, but by the end of April it had soared as high as $126 and is now trading at about $85 a barrel. Continue reading...
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TUE · 2026-08-04 · 13:40 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0804-98993
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Middle East crisis live: Bessent claims US could reach Hormuz deal with Iran by tomorrow
US Treasury Secretary Bessent suggested a potential deal with Iran regarding the Hormuz Strait could be reached by tomorrow. This statement comes despite Iran's denial of any ongoing negotiations.
Taz AliThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-08-04 · 13:40 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent suggested a potential deal with Iran regarding the Hormuz Strait could be reached by tomorrow. This statement comes despite Iran's denial of any ongoing negotiations. The article also notes that former President Donald Trump has criticized oil companies for profiting excessively from global energy market disruptions. These disruptions have led to significant fluctuations in Brent crude oil prices, which rose from around $70 per barrel in late February to as high as $126 by late April, and are currently trading at approximately $85 per barrel. The article does not specify the exact nature of the potential Hormuz Strait deal or the reasons for the oil price surge beyond Trump's "war on Iran."
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Brent crude is currently trading at about $85 a barrel.
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Brent crude prices rose from approximately $70 to $126 a barrel between late February and late April.
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Donald Trump criticized oil companies for profiting from energy market disruption.
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Iran denies that any negotiations are taking place.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent claims a deal with Iran over Hormuz could be reached by tomorrow.
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