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Last update: 7 hours agoHormuz Pressure, Trump-Iran: Trump says he’s “not going to be much more patient” with Iran after talks with Xi in Beijing, while the White House says the two agreed the Strait of Hormuz must stay open and China will limit military support to Tehran; markets are still trading the risk of renewed strikes as a ship was reported seized near the UAE and Iran keeps enriched-uranium demands at the center of stalled ceasefire talks. Consumer Hit Across the Region: The Iran-linked energy squeeze is showing up in daily life—oil-linked inflation fears are dragging gold, and in India petrol/diesel and CNG prices were lifted again as Hormuz disruption tightens supply. Iran Nuclear Claims: CENTCOM’s chief told lawmakers Iran had uranium enriched up to 60% before the conflict, raising the stakes for any deal. Regional Economics: Iraq is seeking IMF/World Bank help after halted oil exports, while Morocco is adding $2bn to its budget to cushion imported energy shocks. Energy Market Spillover: EU LNG imports from Russia hit a record in Q1, underscoring how Middle East disruptions keep reshuffling global gas flows. OPEC Shock: The UAE’s exit from OPEC adds another layer of uncertainty to how supply is managed.
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