Iran War

Rising crude and escalating rhetoric weigh on stocks as markets struggle to price diplomacy vs. conflict.

Israeli media reports potential U.S. plan to seize Kharg Island, raising stakes for global energy markets.

WTI climbs above $91 as investors balance diplomacy signals against ongoing geopolitical risk.

Tehran signals conditional openness while war intensifies, keeping oil markets and global risks on edge.

Tehran reviews U.S. proposal but rules out negotiations, raising fears of prolonged conflict and market volatility.

Washington’s proposal targets nuclear rollback, regional influence, and recognition of Israel—but major gaps remain.

State media: “It is not logical to enter into such a process with those who violate the agreement”; Tehran insists …

Tehran signals cautious openness via backchannels, even as it publicly rejects talks with Washington.

Crude falls 5% as Tehran allows “non-hostile” ships passage, easing worst-case supply fears.

Backchannel diplomacy intensifies as Washington claims progress—while Tehran denies direct negotiations.