(Dorothy Kgosi) The price of oil fell after President Donald Trump continued to say the US and Iran are close to a deal, with Brent futures down 1.7%. But Reuters reported defence secretary Pete Hegseth as saying the US is ready to restart attacks if a deal remains elusive.oil priceWould you like to comment on this article?Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.Sign UpLog InPlease read our Comment Policy before commenting.