Last Updated on February 18, 2026 by Deon
WTI Futures Mein Tezi: Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Ka Asar
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures surged Tuesday amid renewed geopolitical concerns related to nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. As market sentiment improved following recent weakness, many participants “bought-the-dip” out of fear diplomatic efforts might collapse and reignite conflict risk in the Middle East.
Supply Concerns Se Tawajjo Hat Kar Iran Par Markuz
Following last week’s drop, caused by concerns over ample global supply, crude has rebounded as investors shift back onto Iran and potential supply disruption due to political tension.
Recent discussions between Washington and Tehran have reinstated war risk premium pricing; prompting traders to cover short positions or buy pullbacks as prices decline.
Diplomatic Headlines Aur Regional Instability
Analysts indicate that recent investor enthusiasm isn’t solely driven by technical considerations; rather, recent news regarding diplomatic processes (including second round talks in Geneva and statements by U.S. leaders about potential progress) has put renewed attention on regional instability.

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