After seesawing between diplomacy and threats, the president may find it harder to knock down prices by suggesting pauses or progress in talks.

Oil prices surged Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened more heavy strikes on Iran, while global equity markets reacted indecisively to the latest developments in the conflict.

Oil traders are watching developments in the Iran conflict over the long weekend, as President Donald Trump claimed the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened in the near future. “With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT,

Weekend oil trading and trading on prediction markets of contracts about the Iran war looked hesitant about what President Donald Trump's latest threat will mean for the conflict. Trump posted Saturday morning that Tehran fails to reach a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali said Iran remains grateful for the support and aid received from across India during the ongoing conflict, calling India a “true friend in hard times.” Speaking to TOI,

U.S. President Donald Trump said, “If given a little more time, we could easily open the Strait of Hormuz, seize the oil, and make a lot of money.” President Trump made this claim on the 3rd through Truth Social,

Dozens of countries attended a virtual meeting on fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump calls on allies to unblock the waterway. Follow live updates.

President Trump warned Saturday that Iran has 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or reach a peace deal — or face new U.S. military strikes on its energy infrastructure. A central question for the global economy came into stark relief this week ahead of a presidential address.