West Texas Intermediate & Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi

West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures fell after Donald Trump's announcement, but oil prices remain significantly above pre-conflict levels due to supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi: Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, head of Iran's unified command, warned that any foreign armed forces, especially the United States Army, would be attacked if they intended to approach and enter the Strait of Hormuz without coordination.

West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have been highly volatile due to the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade, reflecting market uncertainty and supply disruptions.

Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi: Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, head of Iran's military central command, issued the threat to shut down Red Sea trade if the US blockade is not lifted.

West Texas Intermediate: US West Texas Intermediate for May fell due to expectations that US-Iran peace talks would resume, indicating a positive market reaction to potential de-escalation.

Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi: Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, commander of Iran's joint military command, has threatened to halt trade in the region if the US does not lift its naval blockade.