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[^2]\n\nPeru accused Iran of inciting the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East and imposing severe restrictions that hinder maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz. [^3]\n\nThe Peruvian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Peru has severed diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. [^4]\n\nExtra and Ecopaís gasoline prices, both 85 octane, will drop from USD 3.26 to USD 3.24 per gallon. [^5]\n\nPremium diesel prices will drop from USD 3.20 to USD 3.18 per gallon. [^6]\n\nThe government anticipates a new price reduction for September similar to the one in August, where prices dropped by USD 0.02 per gallon. [^7]\n\nIncidents in the Strait of Hormuz generated a rebound in international crude oil prices starting July 7, with an average price of $78.8 per barrel. [^8]\n\nWTI crude oil prices began a downward trend starting June 18 after a negotiation agreement was signed between the US and Iran, reaching a low of $68.6 per barrel on July 6. [^9]\n\nThe Peruvian government stated that the decision to break ties was based on its historical pacifist vocation. [^10]\n\nThe United States launched missile strikes on Iran for the second time in a few days due to attempts to aggress commercial ships and US military personnel. [^11]\n\nThe Peruvian government rejected claims that Iran incites violence and obstruction of necessary verification to prevent nuclear weapons production. 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