Oil Pares Losses as Israel Lines up Iran Announcement

Oil Pares Losses as Israel Lines up Iran Announcement
A file photo of an oil pump. Reuters/Christian Hartmann
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LONDON—Oil steadied on Monday, paring early losses after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would make an announcement later in the day about the nuclear deal with Iran.

Brent prices have gained around 6 percent this month, buoyed by expectations the United States will renew sanctions against Iran, which is the third-largest producer within OPEC.