Official Statement Evidence

Secretary of State Rubio said the United States would give the Iran talks "every chance to succeed" on Wednesday May 27 - the framing that drove the sharp Wednesday crude tumble and energy-equities continuation lower, even as President Trump separately said the US would not allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz as part of a deal.

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Evidence Strength
Strong
Evidence Observed At
May 27, 2026 · 3:00 PM UTC
Citation
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/27/oil-price-today-iran-war-strait-hormuz.html
Citation Source
cnbc
Statement Date
May 27, 2026