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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal

Oil prices tumbled $4 a barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking to reach a quick deal that would halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude futures slid $4.08, or 4.64%, to $83.85 by 2352 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude ‌was at $80.66 a ⁠barrel, ⁠down $4.01, or 4.74%.

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