Oil falls after U.S. and Iran talk for hours at UN meeting

Numerous merchant ships belonging to Iran and other countries remain at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Sept. 8, 2026. Fatemeh Bahrami | Anadolu | Getty ImagesOil fell Wednesday, amid optimism that supply disruptions would ease following U.S.-Iran talks which raised hopes of a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East. Futures for international benchmark Brent crude for November delivery dropped 1.15% to $98.11 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for November fell 1.75% to $88.94 per barrel.Stock Chart IconStock chart icon brentPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. officials had a "very good meeting" with Iran's delegation and that it lasted about three hours. Earlier in his address to the U.N., Trump said he has a "big decision" over whether to reach a deal with Tehran or "annihilate" the country."Pakistan's mediation efforts with Tehran could also reduce the risk of a broader escalation," said Paolo Broccardo, chief executive officer at private digital bank BankPro. Oil prices are also unlikely to see a huge jump for now, he said. "Over the past five consecutive sessions, the price has fallen by almost 12%, retreating once ...