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By Wayne Cole and Harry Robertson
SYDNEY/LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - European stocks and U.S. futures fell slightly while oil prices dipped on Monday after Iranian negotiators said progress had been made in peace talks with the United States, helping calm fears the fragile process to end the Iran war was breaking down.
UK ******* ets were steady after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation, paving the way for the seventh leader in 10 years.
The Iran war talks had earlier been overshadowed by Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz, with shipping having slowed after U.S. Central Command said 55 vessels passed on Saturday, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten fresh attacks.
But officials from Qatar and Pakistan released a statement saying the first session of talks had concluded and progress was made on a roadmap to reach a final deal in 60 days.
SYDNEY/LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - European stocks and U.S. futures fell slightly while oil prices dipped on Monday after Iranian negotiators said progress had been made in peace talks with the United States, helping calm fears the fragile process to end the Iran war was breaking down.
UK ******* ets were steady after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation, paving the way for the seventh leader in 10 years.
The Iran war talks had earlier been overshadowed by Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz, with shipping having slowed after U.S. Central Command said 55 vessels passed on Saturday, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten fresh attacks.
But officials from Qatar and Pakistan released a statement saying the first session of talks had concluded and progress was made on a roadmap to reach a final deal in 60 days.
