Oil Prices Plummet Amid Yellen's Iran Sanctions Threat

On August 24, 2026, oil futures declined in response to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's announcement of measures aimed at isolating Iran and pressuring Tehran to ease its control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Yellen warned that countries continuing business with Iran could face economic penalties from the U.S., causing Brent crude futures to fall 2.4% to settle at $92.17 per barrel.

Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs indicated that the nation had anticipated these U.S. plans and has prepared a two-year strategy to address the developments.

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