# Oil falls on optimism over possible diplomatic solution to Iran conflict

https://mins.news/en/item/73433

- CNBC, 2026-09-25 01:23 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/25/oil-falls-as-potential-diplomatic-solution-to-iran-conflict-arises.html

> Oil prices fell Friday after a report said U.S. and Iranian negotiators were discussing a phased agreement to end the standoff in the Persian Gulf, prompting optimism that the Iran conflict could be resolved diplomatically.

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