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Oil prices plunge after Vance post on Iran war

Crude prices fell sharply Thursday after a social-media post by Vice President J.D. Vance suggested the U.S. is moving toward a diplomatic resolution with Iran. Brent and WTI both dropped below $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly two months, extending a multi-day slide that has erased the war-risk premium built up during the conflict. Traders are pricing in a lower probability of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

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  • ✓ Brent and WTI crude fell below $100 a barrel Thursday for the first time in nearly two months.
  • ✓ Oil prices dropped around 8% after a post by Vice President J.D. Vance signaled diplomatic progress with Iran.
  • ✓ Allied crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to about 80% of pre-war levels while Iranian exports have fallen to near zero.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 23 independent reporting domains (88% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Vice President Vance posted on social media indicating progress toward a diplomatic end to the U.S.-Iran war, triggering an 8% price plunge that pushed both benchmarks below $100.

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  1. Oil plunges after Vance post signals Iran war de-escalation

    Crude prices fell sharply Thursday after a social-media post by Vice President J.D. Vance suggested the U.S. is moving toward a diplomatic resolution with Iran. Brent and WTI both dropped below $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly two months, extending a multi-day slide that has erased the war-risk premium built up during the conflict. Traders are pricing in a lower probability of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

    Why it matters

    Oil had rallied above $100 earlier this month after the U.S. and Iran exchanged direct military strikes, threatening tanker traffic in the Gulf. The Vance post marks the clearest public signal yet from the White House that Washington sees a path to de-escalation. Iranian crude exports have already fallen to near zero while allied flows have recovered to roughly 80% of pre-war levels, limiting immediate physical tightness.

    What is confirmed

    • Brent and WTI crude fell below $100 a barrel Thursday for the first time in nearly two months.
    • Oil prices dropped around 8% after a post by Vice President J.D. Vance signaled diplomatic progress with Iran.
    • Allied crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to about 80% of pre-war levels while Iranian exports have fallen to near zero.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Vance post may reflect a broader U.S. decision to wind down military operations in the region.
    • Iran could still escalate by attacking ports, pipelines or oilfields despite diplomatic signals.

    What to watch next

    • Formal U.S. or Iranian statements confirming a cease-fire or negotiation framework
    • IAEA verification of any Iranian nuclear concessions
    • Weekly EIA and OPEC supply data for signs of physical market rebalancing
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    12. WSJ — Oil Prices Rise as Investors Weigh U.S. Midterm Results, Iran Risks
    confidence 88%
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