Prices drop 6% but president warns of further attacks unless Iran agrees to a deal

LONDON, May 19 : Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with global benchmark Brent crude dropping 1.5 per cent, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had paused a planned attack on Iran…

Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone a planned military strike on Iran following requests from key Middle Eastern leaders.

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said that a planned attack on Iran had been paused to allow talks aimed at ending the Middle East conflict.

Brent futures for July delivery fell $1.98, or 1.8 percent, to $110.12 a barrel

Brent crude falls as the US delays a strike and Iran talks continue