Pakistan-led mediators received confirmation that top negotiators US VP Vance and Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf, will arrive in Islamabad early Wednesday to lead their teams in the peace talks, via AP citing officials

The confirmation of high-level peace talks between the U.S.

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and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, indicates a potential shift in geopolitical dynamics in the region. Investors may interpret this as a positive sign for stability, which could influence oil markets, particularly WTI prices, as easing tensions might lead to increased supply or reduced risk premiums in energy markets.

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