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US envoy Witkoff says he does not have the sense from Iran just yet that they want to solve things in a diplomatic way, can have the conversation with them and come to a diplomatic solution when they are willing/if they want to

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US envoy Witkoff says he does not have the sense from Iran just yet that they want to solve things in a diplomatic way, can have the conversation with them and come to a diplomatic solution when they are willing/if they want to.

What it means

The comments from US envoy Witkoff suggest a persistent lack of diplomatic momentum with Iran, which may heighten geopolitical tensions and leave energy markets, particularly WTI, on edge. Without a clear intention from Iran to engage diplomatically, we could see continued volatility in oil prices as concerns about supply disruptions linger. This situation is critical to monitor as it could influence broader market sentiment and asset positioning, particularly in commodities.

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