"Pakistan is trying to push for a resumption of negotiations between Iran and the US", Al Arabiya reports citing sources

The push by Pakistan to resume negotiations between Iran and the US signals potential for easing tensions in the region, which could have implications for oil supply dynamics, especially affecting WTI crude prices.

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The Iranian Interior Minister met with the Pakistani Army Chief to discuss preparations for new talks with the United States.

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If negotiations progress favorably, it may lead to a more stable energy environment, impacting not just oil markets but broader geopolitical stability in the Middle East.

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