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Oil falls 3% as Iran risk fears ease on U.S. economic pressure

The move comes as investors look past the latest U.S. Iran developments, with the market focusing on economic pressure rather than renewed war risk.

CNBC Markets reports that oil prices fell about 3% as investors appeared to dial back fears about a renewed war with Iran.

The outlet said the shift reflects a U.S. approach emphasizing economic pressure, which helped ease concerns stemming from the latest developments in the conflict.

CNBC World reported similar market reaction, describing how traders shrugged off the news as broader war risk expectations cooled.

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