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Oil prices rose sharply Tuesday after U.S. military strikes in Iran undermined hopes for a near-term agreement between Washington and Tehran that could reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and ease global supply disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brent crude climbed $3.44, or 3.6%, to settle at $99.58 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, however, fell $2.71, or 2.8%, to close at $93.89, as U.S. markets were catching up after being closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest market reversal came after Iran accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire by carrying out strikes in southern Iran\u2019s Hormozgan province. Iranian media reported explosions in the region, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations toward a broader agreement could still take \u201ca few days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conflict has severely disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for roughly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Iran has largely blocked non-Iranian vessels from using the waterway since the war began in late February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite those restrictions, shipping data showed several vessels recently transited the strait, including LNG tankers headed to Pakistan, China, and India, along with a supertanker carrying Iraqi crude to China after months stranded in the Gulf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysts said markets remain highly sensitive to developments surrounding ceasefire talks and regional military activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are still waiting for more details on a potential deal,\u201d UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo said. \u201cMeanwhile we see renewed tensions in the Middle East, while flows through the Strait remain restricted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. strikes occurred while Iranian officials were in Doha meeting with Qatari mediators in an effort to revive negotiations over a temporary framework that could reduce hostilities and reopen shipping routes while broader talks continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, maritime security concerns remain elevated. United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that a tanker near Oman experienced an external explosion close to the vessel\u2019s waterline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ongoing conflict and supply disruptions continue to raise concerns about inflation and economic growth worldwide, as higher energy prices increase pressure on consumers and central banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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