Oil fell in a volatile session, with West Texas Intermediate sliding about 1.2%, as traders focused on whether President Trump will declare an end to the Iran war in an upcoming address. The drop came amid choppy trading after earlier rallies, as markets parsed signs that the speech could open a path to de‑escalation. Volatility remained high because strikes in the region continued and Iran showed defiance, leaving prices sensitive to further military or diplomatic shifts.
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