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Oil Prices Dip as Iran Signals Continued Diplomatic Engagement

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that diplomatic channels remain open, with mediators actively engaging Tehran. This news has contributed to a slight easing in oil prices, although risks of further escalations persist.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson indicates ongoing mediation efforts despite military tensions.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that diplomatic channels remain open, with mediators actively engaging Tehran. This news has contributed to a slight easing in oil prices, although risks of further escalations persist.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran is open to pursuing negotiations with the United States based on national interests. He confirmed that mediators have been in contact with Iran over recent days, sharing proposals despite the ongoing conflict.

Baghaei's comments suggest that diplomatic avenues remain viable, even as military exchanges continue and a ceasefire has collapsed. Countries such as Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman are facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran in an effort to avert a wider regional conflict.

However, Baghaei emphasized that Iran's stance on the Strait of Hormuz is firm, asserting that the country's sovereign rights over the strategic waterway are "non-negotiable." This issue has emerged as a critical point of contention in the current crisis.

Additionally, Baghaei announced that Iran's interior minister is scheduled to visit Pakistan today. His remarks have contributed to a slight decline in crude oil prices, although the potential for further escalations remains high, which could keep oil prices supported.

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