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President Trump is reportedly willing to end the war in Iran, even with the Strait of Hormuz largely closed.
Iran's president has stated he is ready to end the war but is seeking unspecified guarantees from the United States.
Iran's conditions for ending the war include at least one term that will be completely unacceptable to the United States.
Iran has discovered it can control the Strait of Hormuz at a relatively low cost, a form of leverage it will likely seek to use in the future.
One of Iran's key terms for a peace agreement is the international recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Brent crude oil prices were down approximately 2.5% amid reports of potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict.
The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is over $102 per barrel, while Brent crude is at $104 per barrel.
The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump and his aides assessed that a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would extend the war beyond his desired four to six-week timeline.
Asian economies, which are highly dependent on Middle Eastern energy, are already implementing major changes to conserve energy due to the war in Iran.