Oil prices rise higher as Iran denies US talks, dimming deescalation hopes

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Oil prices rose above $104 a barrel on Thursday as Iran denied reports of direct talks with the United States, diminishing hopes for deescalation. This development follows Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, which has significantly impacted global energy supplies.

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