Iran's Foreign Ministry says they hope to have another round of talks with the US in the coming days

Iran's Foreign Ministry signaling hope for further talks with the US is notable, especially given the context of ongoing negotiations surrounding its nuclear program.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry says they hope to have another round of talks with the US in the coming days

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Regarding IAEA Grossi's view that there cannot be an agreement unless the inspection of bombed nuclear facilities is allowed, Iran says it does not accept that precondition.

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However, Iran's rejection of preconditions related to IAEA inspections indicates that substantial hurdles remain, which could impact sentiment in energy markets, particularly WTI, depending on how the situation unfolds.

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