Iran War

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.

Tehran suspects negotiations could be a ploy to target senior leaders as trust collapses in wartime diplomacy.

Conflicting signals on backchannel negotiations rattle markets as diplomacy and escalation collide in the Gulf.

Memphis speech outlines U.S. strategy: overwhelming force paired with coercive diplomacy to force Tehran into negotiations.

ADNOC chief warns global energy security at risk as tanker traffic halts through key oil chokepoint.

Islamabad steps in as potential mediator as Trump signals progress—while Tehran denies negotiations are underway.

President doubles down on talks via Kushner and Witkoff; oil tumbles, stocks rally as markets price in potential breakthrough

Precious metals recover from sharp losses as de-escalation hopes trigger a shift from safe havens to equities.