Ships stuck in the strait of Hormuz
The strait of Hormuz shipping lane has been largely closed since the US and Israel attacked Iran earlier this year. Photograph: Reuters
The strait of Hormuz shipping lane has been largely closed since the US and Israel attacked Iran earlier this year. Photograph: Reuters
Oil price falls amid hope of a breakthrough to end Iran war

Brent crude drops by more than 6% to $105.55 a barrel, the lowest level in more than two weeks

The oil price has fallen to its lowest level in more two weeks amid new hopes of a breakthrough to end the Iran war.