U.S. Military Conducts Strikes in Iran Amid Peace Deal Talks

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U.S. Military Conducts Strikes in Iran Amid Peace Deal Talks

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U.S. forces executed 'self-defense strikes' in southern Iran targeting missile launch sites and Iranian vessels. This action was led by U.S. Central Command to defend troops from Iranian threats, as stated by spokesman Tim Hawkins. The U.S. President disclosed that negotiations regarding an Iran deal are '95% there', suggesting an imminent resolution. Meanwhile, oil prices showed mixed results; U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures fell 5% to $91.87 per barrel, while Brent crude increased by 2.14% to $98.20, highlighting market sensitivity to geopolitical tensions involving Iran.

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