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Last update: 12 hours agoHormuz Pressure, Again: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi says “lack of trust” is blocking U.S. talks and warns the U.S. can’t be trusted, while Trump says Xi wants Hormuz reopened and claims China will buy more U.S. oil—yet markets still react to the Strait staying effectively constrained. UAE Bypasses the Bottleneck: Abu Dhabi is accelerating a West–East 1 pipeline to double ADNOC crude export capacity via Fujairah by 2027, aiming to reduce reliance on Hormuz. Diplomacy Without Breakthroughs: Trump leaves Beijing with no major trade wins and a fresh Taiwan warning from Xi, keeping Iran negotiations in limbo. Regional Energy Deals: India and the UAE sign major energy, defence and shipping pacts during Modi’s visit, including UAE support for India’s strategic petroleum reserves and LNG cooperation. Shipping Reality Check: Reuters reports a Malaysian-linked vessel transited Hormuz after Iran granted clearance to some ships, underscoring how limited openings are. Consumer Fallout: In Egypt, IMF review talks are pushing higher electricity tariffs and fuel prices, shifting the Iran-war shock onto households.
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