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Oil posts biggest drop in months on US-Iran diplomacy hopes
Oil prices fell sharply Monday, with Brent crude dropping more than 6% to as low as $105.55 a barrel, its lowest level since October 16.[1] The fall came as the U.S. and Iran signaled a willingness to pursue diplomacy and a draft of a peace agreement circulated.[2, 3, 8 +1] Iran's foreign minister said discussions with Qatari mediators over a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were continuing but had not produced an agreement, according to ICANA.[10]
Iran's president said the supreme leader gave the government 'certain authorities.'[4] President Trump touted the drop during his closing pitch to voters the day before the midterm elections, saying Iran 'wants a settlement.'[7, 11] The American Conservative reported that Iran struck two more tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.[9]
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How balanced is this coverage?
Of the 11 rated outlets that covered it, 1 is left of center, 7 are center and 3 are right of center (1 of them in the Right group). 1 more is not rated.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The Guardian (−0.70).
- Center: NBC News (−0.49), Newsweek (−0.30), International Business Times (−0.14), Bloomberg (+0.08), The Hill (+0.10), UPI (+0.17), CNBC (+0.40).
- Leans right: The Wall Street Journal (+0.63), The American Conservative (+1.06).
- Right: Washington Examiner (+1.34).
Not rated Semafor. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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