US President Trump said that the US will not launch an attack on Iran before the November midterm elections. Affected by this news, oil prices will drop. After surging 4.1% on Thursday, Brent crude fell below $104 per barrel; West Texas Intermediate crude was close to $91 per barrel. Trump posted on social media that the US is conducting “fruitful negotiations” with Iran, and that crude oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has reached a record high. Although Iran has stepped up attacks on this waterway, increasing the risk of ships transporting crude oil to the world, Trump decided to put off launching new attacks. At the same time, he said that the maritime blockade imposed by the United States on Iranian ports will remain in full effect. Following Trump's statement, media reports said that the US had drawn up a three-day crackdown plan. According to the paper, the Pentagon plans to attack drone and missile depots, energy facilities, and other targets. Brent crude oil for December delivery fell 0.4% to $103.94 per barrel. WTI crude oil for November delivery fell 0.2% to $91.27 per barrel.

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US President Trump said that the US will not launch an attack on Iran before the November midterm elections. Affected by this news, oil prices will drop. After surging 4.1% on Thursday, Brent crude fell below $104 per barrel; West Texas Intermediate crude was close to $91 per barrel. Trump posted on social media that the US is conducting “fruitful negotiations” with Iran, and that crude oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has reached a record high. Although Iran has stepped up attacks on this waterway, increasing the risk of ships transporting crude oil to the world, Trump decided to put off launching new attacks. At the same time, he said that the maritime blockade imposed by the United States on Iranian ports will remain in full effect. Following Trump's statement, media reports said that the US had drawn up a three-day crackdown plan. According to the paper, the Pentagon plans to attack drone and missile depots, energy facilities, and other targets. Brent crude oil for December delivery fell 0.4% to $103.94 per barrel. WTI crude oil for November delivery fell 0.2% to $91.27 per barrel.