Crude Oil Prices Whipsaw Sharply Lower on Iran Peace Hopes

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Crude oil prices dropped sharply on Monday as markets reacted to tentative signs of diplomatic progress between Iran and Western powers. The potential for a nuclear agreement could ease sanctions and increase Iranian oil supplies, weighing on prices already pressured by weak global demand signals. Traders balanced geopolitical risk reduction against economic headwinds, creating volatile price swings across energy markets. The moves reflect how Middle East tensions and supply concerns continue to drive energy volatility despite broader economic uncertainty.