Middle East live: Oil prices plunge, stocks surge after US and Iran agree to ceasefire
Oil and gas prices fell while stocks rallied in Asian and European markets Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu however has said the truce does not include Lebanon. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Oil and gas prices fell while stocks rallied in Asian and European markets Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu however has said the truce does not include Lebanon. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
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