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Oil Prices Fall and Global Stocks Rise on Optimism for US-Iran Deal

Financial markets reacted positively to news of a potential framework even as both sides cautioned against optimism.

The United Nations expressed serious concern about new Taliban regulations on separation and marriage in Afghanistan.

Iran warned Monday a ceasefire agreement was not close despite Trump’s weekend declaration it was largely done.

Analysts compared readouts from the two sides and found differences but said they were not significant to the talks.

The Secretary of State raised and then managed expectations within hours saying Washington had a backup plan.

Veterans and civilians laid pink and white carnations at Arlington National Cemetery in the fifth annual ceremony.

Regional officials said the deal would see the US ending its blockade of Iranian ports in parallel with strait opening.

Israeli and Western officials expressed concern that missile capabilities were left out of the deal framework.

Officials confirmed Iran’s uranium stockpile was on the table though details of disposal would require further talks.

President Zelensky confirmed Ukrainian specialists were deployed to the Gulf at the request of US officials.