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Oil Prices Drop Below $100 as Markets Await Iran Response to U.S. Deal

Crude oil futures fell sharply Thursday as investors reacted to reports of a draft plan to end the conflict between the United States and Iran.

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Oil Prices Decline

Oil prices fell on Thursday, dropping below the $100 threshold. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures both saw declines as investors assessed the latest geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

According to reports, oil prices fell more than 7% following news that the United States and Iran appear to be closing in on an agreement to end the current conflict. The price drop reached a two-week low on Wednesday as markets began pricing in a lower risk of prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Diplomatic Framework

The decline in prices follows reports of a new draft plan intended to end the war. Market participants are currently awaiting a response from Tehran regarding Washington's latest proposed deal to end the conflict in the Middle East.

Axios reported that the two nations were closing in on an agreement, a development that triggered the sharp slide in crude costs. The prospect of a peace deal has increased investor hopes for regional stability.

Market and Geopolitical Impact

Traders have remained focused on the risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. However, the reported progress toward a diplomatic resolution has eased immediate tensions.

In the broader financial markets, the drop in crude oil prices coincided with a slight uptick in U.S. stock futures, including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. This movement reflects the market's reaction to the potential for reduced energy costs and lowered geopolitical risk.

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All factual claims in the body and key facts are supported by their cited source snippets: the below-$100 drop on Thursday [^1][^2][^5], the 7%+ fall on U.S.-Iran deal reports [^6], Brent/WTI declines on peace deal news [^3], the two-week low and Strait of Hormuz pricing [^4], the Axios report [^6], Tehran awaiting Washington's deal [^8], and the stock market uptick [^5]. No fabricated quotes, no single-source dependency, and the headline accurately reflects the content.

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