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Trump Confirms US-Iran Ceasefire; Oil Hits $101, Futures Probe

5/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump said on May 8, 2026 the U.S.–Iran cease-fire remains in effect.
U.S. officials and Iranian representatives continued talks on a memorandum as Iran’s spokesman warned Tehran “has its finger on the trigger.”
Oil prices rose to about $101 for Brent and $95 for WTI while the S&P 500 gained 0.8%.
Futures trades worth over $2.6 billion were placed in March and April, prompting a Justice Department and CFTC probe.

History

Historical Context

United Nations Security Council Resolution 598, adopted 20 July 1987 and effective 8 August 1988, forced Iran and Iraq to cease hostilities and withdraw to their 1975 borders. Its cease-fire framework, overseen by UNIIMOG observers, underpins today’s U.S.–Iran talks on a new memorandum. If it holds, the pact could mirror the stabilization after the 1988 cease-fire.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump said on May 8, 2026 the U.S.–Iran cease-fire remains in effect.
U.S. officials and Iranian representatives continued talks on a memorandum as Iran’s spokesman warned Tehran “has its finger on the trigger.”
Oil prices rose to about $101 for Brent and $95 for WTI while the S&P 500 gained 0.8%.
Futures trades worth over $2.6 billion were placed in March and April, prompting a Justice Department and CFTC probe.

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