Oil prices up 3% after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran

May 15, 2026

LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) – Oil prices ‌gained more than 3% on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran is running out, adding to concerns over the lack of progress on a peace deal to end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz.

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