Rising crude and escalating rhetoric weigh on stocks as markets struggle to price diplomacy vs. conflict.
Iran War
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Israeli media reports potential U.S. plan to seize Kharg Island, raising stakes for global energy markets.
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WTI climbs above $91 as investors balance diplomacy signals against ongoing geopolitical risk.
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Tehran signals conditional openness while war intensifies, keeping oil markets and global risks on edge.
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Tehran reviews U.S. proposal but rules out negotiations, raising fears of prolonged conflict and market volatility.
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Washington’s proposal targets nuclear rollback, regional influence, and recognition of Israel—but major gaps remain.
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State media: “It is not logical to enter into such a process with those who violate the agreement”; Tehran insists …
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POLITICS
U.S. Proposal Reaches Iran as Pakistan, Turkey Emerge as Mediators
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnTehran signals cautious openness via backchannels, even as it publicly rejects talks with Washington.
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Futures & Commodities
Oil Drops as Iran Signals Limited Access Through Hormuz
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnCrude falls 5% as Tehran allows “non-hostile” ships passage, easing worst-case supply fears.
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POLITICS
U.S. Sends Iran 15-Point Plan to End War, Trump Says Talks Underway
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnBackchannel diplomacy intensifies as Washington claims progress—while Tehran denies direct negotiations.