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Oil prices tumble as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal
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Oil prices dropped significantly following President Trump's decision to delay military action against Iran in favor of pursuing a nuclear deal. The market remains volatile as traders monitor the security of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing OPEC+ production adjustments.
Oil prices tumbled $4 a barrel on Monday (August 3, 2026) after U.S. President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking to reach a quick deal that would halt Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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