US Strikes Iran During Qatar Peace Talks; Oil Markets React Positively
Summary
The US conducted 'self-defense' strikes on Iranian missile sites and naval assets in southern Iran on May 26, 2026, while Iranian negotiators were simultaneously participating in peace talks in Qatar. Despite the military action, oil prices declined on optimism about potential US-Iran deal negotiations.
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