What was the main purpose of Netanyahu's meeting with Trump at the White House, according to the news?

The main purpose was to coordinate on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons while supporting U.S. diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease oil prices; Netanyahu affirmed 'full cooperation, mutual support, and understanding on the joint goal that Iran won’t have nuclear weapons, and also other goals.'

How has the pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities affected oil markets, as reported in the article?

Brent crude oil prices plunged to below $84 a barrel after the pause in skirmishes, down from more than $100 a barrel the previous week when fighting flared up.

Trump, Netanyahu Meet as US Dials Back Iran Threats

Jul 28, 2026

US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu met to discuss diplomacy over Iran following paused strikes, causing Brent crude to drop below $84 per barrel amid ongoing concerns over the Strait of Hormuz shipping routes.

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