Trump Delays Strike on Iran, Oil Prices Fall by More Than 2 Per Cent

KOMPAS.com - United States President Donald Trump has postponed an attack on Iran to pursue negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. The postponement of the attack led to a fall in world oil prices by more than 2 percent.

Brent crude for July delivery fell by 3.01 US dollars (about Rp 53,286 at Rp 17,704 per dollar) or 2.7 percent to 109.09 US dollars (Rp 1.9 million) per barrel.

The drop in oil prices is seen as a positive sign for the resilience of global energy security.

‘The United States and Iran can reach an agreement to stop Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons,’ Times of India reported on Tuesday (19/05/2026) quoting statements by Trump.

Markets constantly monitor what happens next, as tensions can flare again.

‘Markets are still watching whether Trump’s signals reflect a real shift towards de-escalation or merely a tactical pause, even though Trump’s signals have alleviated some immediate pressures,’ an analyst said.

‘There is no nuclear weapon for Iran,’ Trump asserted, quoted by BBC on Monday (18/05/2026).

Trump warned Iran to comply with all agreements so that no further attacks would occur.

’He warned that the US military would be ready to