Middle East crisis live: Rubio says US-Iran agreement ‘pretty solid’ as oil price falls amid optimism for deal

Oil Plummets Below $100 As Rubio Says Iran Deal Could Happen ‘Maybe Today’

Rubio said a US-Iran deal could come "maybe today," sending Brent Crude to $98.60/bbl (−$5) and global equities up 1–3% across Asia and Europe. Reopening the Strait of Hormuz would structurally ease energy costs, reducing datacenter OpEx and supply chain pressure for tech-heavy operations.