https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shares-dither-oil-slips-in-wait-for-us-details-of-iran-sanctionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shares-dither-oil-slips-in-wait-for-us-details-of-iran-sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/shares-dither-oil-slips-in-wait-for-us-details-of-iran-sanctions#u47948Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:02:58 +0000Oil prices fell 1% as investors await a US announcement regarding new sanctions against Iran. Markets are bracing for what some describe as the toughest sanctions to date. Simultaneously, Asian shares remain flat and US futures edge lower as traders focus on upcoming Nvidia results and artificial intelligence spending. The dip in oil reflects a cautious market stance ahead of formal US policy details, while broader equity markets hesitate before key corporate earnings reports.Why it mattersThe US-Iran conflict has previously impacted supply through the expiration of ceasefires and stalled peac