Iran, US see hope for progress
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Iran and the United States concluded a fifth round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome on Friday amid growing skepticism in Tehran about the chances of a deal as Washington hardens its position.
The two sides remain at odds over the central issue of uranium enrichment, blocking progress at the highest level.
Hedge funds boosted their bullish position on Brent crude by the most since early April as fading prospects for a quick US-Iran nuclear deal raised expectations that the OPEC member’s flows may be curtailed.
In the latest round of negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran, the US is pushing for zero nuclear enrichment on Iranian soil. But a Senior Iranian official tells CNN’s Fred Pleitgen Iran is “disappointed” with nuclear talks.
Crude oil prices extended their losses following reports that OPEC+ is considering a further production increase in July, ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks later today. Oil markets remain caught between escalating geopolitical tensions and persistent concerns over a potential oversupply.
Iran’s top diplomat has warned that his country would take “special measures” to defend its nuclear facilities if Israel continues to threaten them, raising the stakes further ahead of a new round of
Depending on who you ask, a nuclear agreement between Iran and the United states is either a non-starter or almost a done deal.