U.S. and Iran Agree to Halt Strikes Ahead of Talks, Leading to Steady Oil Prices

Iranian and U.S. technical teams are expected to meet in Doha in the coming days to implement an interim peace deal, following weekend strikes that threatened to destabilize the fragile accord. Mediators have established de-escalation channels, and oil prices for Brent crude steadied around $72 a barrel on Monday following news of the return to diplomacy.