Oil slips on US-Iran talks; Hormuz attacks persist

Oil prices dipped on reports of new US-Iran negotiations that could deter post-election attacks, yet four ships were set ablaze by mines in the Strait of Hormuz and a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile. The talks are unconfirmed, and the continued attacks underscore the fragility of any diplomatic track.

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