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Iran Blockade Tightens: The U.S. Navy is using destroyer-based MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to enforce its Iran-port blockade, redirecting 70 commercial ships and disabling four since April 13—while Iran says it controls Hormuz “conditionally” and warns the U.S. can’t be trusted. Ceasefire Diplomacy: Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire by 45 days, with talks due to resume in early June. Markets Under Strain: Global stocks slid as U.S.-Iran tensions fed inflation fears; Treasury yields jumped to crisis-era highs and gold fell sharply. Energy Shock Spreads: QatarEnergy has started repairs to two damaged LNG trains, and India raised petrol/diesel prices for the first time since the war began, citing Hormuz disruption. Regional Finance Pressure: Iraq is seeking IMF help tied to the war’s economic hit, while the ADB offered the Philippines $1.75bn to manage crisis spillovers. Security & Espionage: The FBI posted a $200k reward for ex–Air Force counterintelligence specialist Monica Witt, accused of defecting to Iran. Business Moves: Cadillac returned to Egypt via Al Mansour Automotive, launching a new sales and service hub in East Cairo.

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