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West Asia LIVE: Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for U.S.-Iran peace deal

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On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, oil prices slipped amid developments in West Asia concerning diplomatic talks between Iran and Oman. According to reports, Iran stated it is currently in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

This diplomatic engagement has fueled regional and international hopes for a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran, contributing directly to the downward movement in global oil markets.

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