Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says US-Iran talks for Friday are over for now, unsure when negotiations might restart

This halt in US-Iran negotiations can heighten tensions in the region, potentially affecting oil supply perceptions and prices, as uncertainty reigns.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Feb 2026, 13:53 UTCOn the live feed at 13:33 UTC — 13 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Observers should monitor responses in energy markets, particularly WTI, as any escalation could influence risk sentiment and commodity pricing significantly.

Energy · last 90 days

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ENERGY/3 Sept · 08:03 UTC

Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement.

with Brent Nov, after we published−1.3%

Energy prices fell following Russian President Putin's more conciliatory comments.

ENERGY/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

- Brent (V6), after we published+1.2%

ENERGY/27 Aug · 17:46 UTC

The Trump administration has repeatedly told mediators it has no interest in going back to the terms of the MoU it reached with Iran in June, reports WSJ citing sources

Brent crude, after we published+1.4%

ENERGY/25 Aug · 19:26 UTC

A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been agreed upon, it includes free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and will be announced in the coming days, reports Ria citing Pakistani and Iranian sources

Brent crude, after we published−2.4%

ENERGY/2 Sept · 18:19 UTC

US President Trump says renewed campaign against Iran will not continue for too long; oil prices will come down.

Brent (V6), after we published−0.8%

ENERGY/2 Sept · 11:13 UTC

Saudi Foreign Ministry says it has urged all parties to remain calm, halt escalations and respect international law and return to negotiations

WTI crude, after we published−0.6%

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