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“I am only thinking about how to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons,” Trump says ahead of his meeting with Xi: The agenda of the US–Beijing talks
“We cannot allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons,” Trump said. As the ceasefire is being violated in the Straits, the POTUS is rushing to close the front, fearing he may appear weakened
Turkey and Qatar say the Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a weapon
“Iran should not use the strait as a weapon to pressure or blackmail Gulf countries,” said Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
Oil: 9% plunge after Axios report that US and Iran are nearing an agreement
Axios claims the agreement would include, among other things, the lifting of restrictions on ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz
The fear of the Strait of Hormuz crisis in the aviation industry
US conflict with Iran and the risk of a prolonged blockade in the Strait of Hormuz cause concern about soaring fuel prices, flight cancellations and show the day ahead for aviation
Iran moves to consolidate control over the Strait of Hormuz: Tolls and new ship transit control mechanism announced by Tehran
Ships wishing to pass through the maritime passage will be required to communicate with the new authority, complete the necessary documentation, and pay the prescribed transit fees
“Diet Coke parties” take India by storm: Iran war causes soft drink shortage in the country
Diet Coke is sold only in cans in India, making the Coca-Cola product more vulnerable to supply chain disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Ceasefire on the brink of collapse: The US strikes Iranian speedboats in Hormuz, Iran hits oil facilities in the UAE
Escort operation for ships amid attacks and rising tensions – Fears of an energy shock and escalation in the Gulf
Analysis: The US and Iran avoid a consensual defeat and move toward a more asymmetric conflict
Washington and Tehran are moving almost as if sleepwalking toward yet another escalation in a war, despite the fact that for both sides the objective is a saving peace – the refusal to compromise fuels escalation and turns the Strait of Hormuz into the epicenter of an unstable geopolitical game
