Oil slips 4% as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices dropped significantly as President Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister announced an initial deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, brokered by Pakistan, includes ending a U.S. naval blockade and aims to restore oil flows, unwinding geopolitical risk premiums. Further negotiations on a broader agreement and sanctions relief are expected.