Dhaka, June 20 -- Crude oil prices declined slightly and Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Friday, as investors awaited signals on whether the U.S. would intervene in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

U.S. stock futures also inched down following the Juneteenth holiday closure on Wall Street.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 24 cents to $73.64 per barrel, while global benchmark Brent crude slipped 18 cents to $76.56. Oil prices have remained volatile amid growing concerns that the Iran-Israel conflict could disrupt global crude supplies. Iran is a key oil producer and controls the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.

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