WTI crude drops 3.12% on reports of U.S. diplomatic redeployment to Middle East

WTI crude prices declined to $82.36 following reports that the U.S. State Department plans to return diplomats to Middle Eastern embassies. The market is interpreting this potential de-escalation of regional diplomatic posture as a signal of reduced conflict risk, though the official scope of the redeployment remains unconfirmed.