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Brent climbs $1 on uncertainty over end to Iran war

Brent climbs $1 on uncertainty over end to Iran war

HOUSTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Brent crude oil climbed more than $1 a barrel on Friday over ongoing uncertainty about the negotiations in progress that determine control of, and reopen, the key shipping artery of the Strait of Hormuz.

A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump

A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump

To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise

Oil gains on pending Iran-Oman deal over Hormuz

Oil gains on pending Iran-Oman deal over Hormuz

HOUSTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices gained on Friday as markets assessed a pending agreement between Iran and Oman that would set rules for transit of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were up 93 cents, or 1.14%, at $83.42 a barrel at 1:14 p.m. CDT (1814 GMT).

Oil prices firm on concerns over Strait of Hormuz plans

Oil prices firm on concerns over Strait of Hormuz plans

By Stephanie Kelly LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged higher on Friday on further concerns surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and potential Iranian bans and fines on vessels it deems hostile or in violation of proposed rules.

Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans

Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans

By Helen Clark PERTH, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Oil continued its rise on Friday amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, working with Oman, suggested banning vessels deemed hostile from the strait and heavily fining those who violated the proposed rules.

Oil gains on US jobs report, worries over peace talks

Oil gains on US jobs report, worries over peace talks

HOUSTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices reversed course and climbed on U.S. job losses reported by the federal government and worries over talks between Iranian and U.S. negotiators to end fighting that has lasted five months.

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

By Tala Ramadan and Kanishka Singh DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration had "very good discussions" with Iran during all-day negotiations on Tuesday, fuelling expectations of an imminent end to the five-month conflict.

Oil prices settle 5% lower after claims of progress in US-Iran talks

Oil prices settle 5% lower after claims of progress in US-Iran talks

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than 5% and settled at a three-week low on Tuesday after comments by Qatari and U.S. officials raised hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war, which could improve oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and Oman move closer to a deal on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman move closer to a deal on the Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have moved closer to an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday

Trump says US held 'all-day negotiation' with Iran on Tuesday

Trump says US held 'all-day negotiation' with Iran on Tuesday

By Kanishka Singh and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterizing the talks positively while also threatening to hit Iran "really hard" if a deal with Tehran was not reached.