Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the US and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire as US President Donald Trump warned the country could be "taken out" if it did not meet his Tuesday night deadline to reach a deal.
Oil prices climbed on Monday as markets reacted to US President Donald Trump's threat of further action against Iran and set a Tuesday evening deadline linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.