Trump and Iran sign deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's leader signed a memorandum to end hostilities and restore free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was followed by a drop in oil prices, while other market movements were reported in the days surrounding the deal.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's counterpart signed a memorandum to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said the agreement would reopen the strait as a permanently toll‑free passage.
Oil prices fell after the announcement of the U.S.–Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Bluesky, oil prices surged 7‑8% after Iran announced it would halt negotiations and completely close the Strait of Hormuz. The Hindu reported that global oil prices gained about 3 % as U.S. military strikes on Iran added uncertainty to the peace‑deal process. Hindustan Times said oil prices were steady while Israel and Iran halted hostilities that threatened Tehran's peace talks with the United States. GDELT noted that oil prices began to decrease toward pre‑Iran‑conflict levels after OPEC+ agreed to increase production.
Times of India reported that Iran's oil exports surged after the peace deal with the United States, with 11 tankers carrying about 20 million barrels departing the Gulf of Oman.
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