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Brent Crude Rises 4% to $78.82 — US-Iran Weekend Airstrikes Reopen Strait of Hormuz Dispute and Shatter June Peace Deal

Brent crude rose more than 4% to touch $78.82 a barrel after US and Iranian forces exchanged strikes over the weekend, with Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed and US Central Command asserting it remains open. The renewed conflict has all but shattered the June memorandum of understanding, with just six vessels tracked crossing the strait in a 12-hour window versus a pre-crisis baseline of 18 to 22 daily crossings. Energy stocks and airline equities face sharply divergent outlooks as oil risk premium rebuilds.

US-Iran War Reignites: 90 CENTCOM Strikes After Ceasefire Collapses — Oil Climbs 4.4% to $73.52 as Hormuz Risk Returns

US Central Command struck 90 Iranian military targets overnight after President Trump declared the fragile ceasefire "over" following Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, and the US revoked its waiver on Iranian oil sales sanctions. WTI crude rose 4.4% to $73.52, Brent climbed 5.4% to $78.19. Dow futures fell 0.1% while Nasdaq-100 futures rose 0.7% as AI names decoupled from the geopolitical shock.

Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire 'Over' After Strait of Hormuz Ship Attacks — Brent Crude Spikes 5.2% to $78

President Trump declared the US-Iran memorandum of understanding 'over' after American forces struck Iran in retaliation for attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude jumped 5.2% to $78.02, WTI rose 4.9% to $73.89, and the Dow fell more than 500 points. Trump threatened further strikes 'tonight,' while Iran's foreign ministry condemned the US military action as a gross violation of the ceasefire. Energy stocks gained; tech and semis sold off.

Iran's IRGC Fires Missiles at Two Strait of Hormuz Vessels — Brent Crude Rises $0.50 to $72.49 as Peace Deal Durability Questioned

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly fired missiles at two commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude 50 cents higher to $72.49 per barrel and raising fresh doubts about the durability of the U.S.-Iran peace framework. A tanker was hit off the coast of Oman, causing a fire with no reported casualties, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. The incident arrives as both sides are still negotiating a permanent settlement, with US forces expected to assess retaliatory options.

Oil Falls 0.7% to $75.30 as US and Iran Reach Burgenstock Roadmap — 60-Day Window Set for Final Peace Deal

West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 0.7% to $75.30 a barrel after US and Iranian negotiators concluded talks in Switzerland with a roadmap toward a final peace deal within 60 days. The agreement includes a communication mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and a plan to end fighting in Lebanon, though mediators cautioned significant work remains. Energy and airline stocks are positioned as the most direct beneficiaries if the de-escalation holds through the negotiating window.

US Iran Ceasefire Agreement Halts Gulf Attacks; Oil Prices Drop 3.2% as Hormuz Shipping Resumes

The United States and Iran agreed to immediately halt tit-for-tat military strikes in the Gulf region following weekend clashes over the Strait of Hormuz. Oil futures plunged more than 3% on the news as shipping lanes reopened and technical talks are scheduled to resume in Doha this week. The de-escalation eases immediate supply disruption fears for global energy markets and supports risk assets.

IRGC Strikes Singaporean Vessel Ever Lovely Near Oman — Oil Jumps 2% as IMO Pauses 11,000-Sailor Hormuz Evacuation and Three Tankers Turn Back

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps struck the Singaporean-flagged container ship Ever Lovely southeast of Dahit, Oman, with an unknown projectile, causing bridge damage but no crew casualties. The attack halted an IMO plan to evacuate 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait and sent oil prices jumping 2%, with Brent briefly back above $75. Republican senators simultaneously reversed their votes on an Iran war powers resolution following a heated confrontation with President Trump over opposition to military oversight.

Trump Signs Iran Peace Deal at Versailles — Oil Drops to $78.40 Brent as Strait of Hormuz Set to Reopen

President Trump signed an interim memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. Brent crude fell more than 2% below $78 a barrel and WTI dropped near $74.69, while S&P 500 futures jumped 0.7% and Nasdaq futures rallied 1.1%, clawing back Wednesday's Fed-driven selloff. The 60-day deal requires Iran to dilute enriched uranium stockpiles in exchange for sanctions relief.

US-Iran Ceasefire Sends Nasdaq Futures Up 2.2% — Oil Crashes Below $80 as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 2.2% and S&P 500 futures rose 1.3% on Monday after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic. Brent crude tumbled toward $83 a barrel from above $88, its sharpest drop in months. Gold and Bitcoin also climbed as risk appetite returned, while the dollar weakened against major currencies on reduced geopolitical risk premia.