(Central News Agency, New York, 9th, Combined Foreign Reports) US President Donald Trump said today that Iran shot down a US Army Apache helicopter last night, emphasizing that the US 'must' respond. Affected by this news, international oil prices, which had been deeply in the red during the session, narrowed their declines by the close.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for July delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell $3.10, or 3.4%, to settle at $88.20 per barrel.

Brent crude oil for August delivery on the London ICE Futures Exchange fell $2.80, or 2.97%, to settle at $91.45 per barrel. (Editor: Hong Qiyuan) 1150610

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: Taiwan