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Oil prices rose slightly in early Wednesday trading as Iran refused to engage directly with U.S. negotiators on nuclear deescalation talks. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering options to return to all-out war.

DOHA — Iran and the United States held technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to ‌agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks and an Iranian official said.

The US and Iran agreed to continue indirect talks after the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while President Donald Trump claimed easing tensions were pushing oil and fuel prices lower.

A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.

Iran war news LIVE: Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of stern attack if Israel continues to attack Lebanon.

Iran again launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt” in negotiations to

Fresh uncertainty has emerged over the future of the US-Iran peace process after President Donald Trump announced high-level talks with Tehran in Doha, only for Iran to deny that formal negotiations had been scheduled.

US-Iran talks in Doha focused on the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington opposing Tehran's proposal to impose shipping tolls after the current agreement expires.