Iranian President Pezeshkian stated at the United Nations General Assembly that Tehran does not rule out negotiations but refuses to be threatened. As long as sanctions and blockades remain, Iran will not allow free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Following the Iranian president's tough stance, international oil prices rebounded, with Brent crude futures price returning above $100 per barrel, currently at $102.29.
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