On June 20, some analysts pointed out that a series of headlines about the progress of the nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, some of which were contradictory, caused oil prices to slide, then rise, and then extend the decline again. According to the latest news, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran was "ready" to discuss limiting its uranium enrichment, but then quickly said that Iran "will undoubtedly reject the proposal for zero uranium enrichment", "especially now, under Israeli blows." "The role of European powers is now more prominent, as Tehran was reluctant to engage with the United States during Israeli attacks," the official said. "After providing a glimmer of hope for negotiations, clarifications about practically nothing have changed, causing oil prices to fall further on Friday. Earlier today, oil prices were on track for a third week of gains after the White House postponed a decision on whether the United States would engage in the Israeli-Iran conflict.