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Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran-U.S. Tensions

Updated 2026-05-23 14:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Oil prices increased by more than 2% following Iran's supreme leader's statement that enriched uranium must remain in the country, complicating potential peace talks with the U.S.

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Oil prices jump more than 2% after Iran supreme leader says uranium must remain in country

Iran's position on its enriched uranium will likely complicate peace talks with the U.S.

2026-05-21 12:48 UTC