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The Iran war could last 'deep into 2027' as the Strait of Hormuz isn't that closed, allowing more oil to leak out—but major escalation is likely soon

"And if the Strait is not fully closed, Iran’s leverage is weak. Thus, Iran has reasons to escalate."

Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman

Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman

Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrender

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Welcome to the mega-war: Mideast and European conflicts merge, sucking in more countries along the way—even ones claiming neutrality

Welcome to the mega-war: Mideast and European conflicts merge, sucking in more countries along the way—even ones claiming neutrality

"The Iran and Ukraine wars may be connecting."

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The U.S. and Iran can't agree on fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The solution could be straight out of the Old Testament

Oman has drafted a proposal to manage traffic in the strait through two separately controlled routes, sources told CNN.

Top Iranian officials admitted to the supreme leader that the U.S. naval blockade was crushing the economy, report says, as Trump eyes reimposing it

"Ultimately, both sides need a deal soon given domestic vulnerabilities: looming U.S. midterms, Iran's economic and political fragilities."

UAE officials reportedly warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars amid the Iran war

Any pivot away from the dollar by a top oil producer would represent a major threat to the currency’s supremacy.

The petrodollar faces increased risk, but a petroyuan is ‘far-fetched’ as fears of U.S. losing superpower status are overhyped, strategist says

“Lastly, even Iran’s proposals for yuan- or crypto-denominated strait tolls are not meaningfully dollar-bearish; most stablecoins are effectively dollar-denominated instruments.”

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'Peak war panic' will likely hit financial markets in 1-3 weeks, strategist predicts, as Trump says he doesn't want to make a deal with Iran yet

'Peak war panic' will likely hit financial markets in 1-3 weeks, strategist predicts, as Trump says he doesn't want to make a deal with Iran yet

"The end is not in sight. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, and markets are starting to price in a prolonged, uncertain endgame."

U.S. literally can't afford to lose superpower status as debt looms—so we’re stuck in an 'increasingly loveless' marriage with Europe, analyst says

U.S. literally can't afford to lose superpower status as debt looms—so we’re stuck in an 'increasingly loveless' marriage with Europe, analyst says

"Without NATO and its major allies, the U.S. would struggle to maintain its globally dominant role."

Oil prices climb as Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal

Oil prices climb as Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal

Markets priced in fresh geopolitical risk as Washington escalated rhetoric against Tehran, with analysts warning supply disruptions could push prices higher.

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