Oil Extends Decline as Traders Weigh Trump’s Latest Iran Threats

Oil fell for a second day as markets weighed President Trump’s threat to resume strikes on Iran, keeping geopolitical risk elevated in energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz remains shuttered, a major supply risk that could support gasoline and crude prices if disruptions persist. The article points to higher short-term volatility in commodities tied to Middle East tensions.

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Oil fell for a second day as markets weighed President Trump’s threat to resume strikes on Iran, keeping geopolitical risk elevated in energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz remains shuttered, a major supply risk that could support gasoline and crude prices if disruptions persist. The article points to higher short-term volatility in commodities tied to Middle East tensions.