Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that Tehran had suspended dialogue with mediators in protest against Israel’s expanding Lebanon offensive.

Oil prices jumped and equities struggled on Monday as Middle East peace talks stumbled and tensions mounted between Iran and the United States.Crude futures shot around seven…

Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that Tehran had suspended dialogue with mediators in protest against Israel’s expanding Lebanon offensive.

Events in the Middle East continue to dictate the mood in the markets.