** Australian energy stocks .AXEJ rise as much as 1.9% to their highest since June 24; last up 1%

** Oil prices jumped 3% On Wednesday as Iran suspended cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog and the U.S. and Vietnam reached a trade deal, while a surprise build in U.S. crude supplies limited price gains somewhat O/R

** Woodside Energy WDS.AX, Santos STO.AX up 1.5% and 0.8%, respectively

** AXEJ gains 1.4% this year, as of last close

(Reporting by Sherin Sunny in Bengaluru)

((Sherin.Sunny@thomsonreuters.com;))