Oil prices rise after Iran parliament speaker's post on talks

Oil prices rose after Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, made a social media post about negotiations, Report informs via Iranian media.

WTI crude rose to $99.6 per barrel, up $1.16 from the previous day, while Brent crude increased by $1.13 to $97.67 per barrel.

Ghalibaf said that two mutually agreed issues between the parties had yet to be implemented, namely a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's blocked assets before the start of negotiations.

He said both issues must be fulfilled before talks begin.

Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations.

These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin.

— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) April 10, 2026