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US-Iran Escalation: The US reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports after attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Senate Democrats blocked a $1tn defense bill in protest over the widening Iran war. Energy Markets: Oil jumped about 2% to a one-month high as supply disruption fears returned; Brent and WTI rose on renewed blockade risk and shipping uncertainty. Shipping & Costs: Trump dropped a planned 20% Hormuz transit fee hours before the blockade restart, pivoting to Gulf investment deals, but the strait’s volatility is still pushing up fuel and LNG bunker prices. Regional Workarounds: Gulf states are accelerating plans for pipelines and new ports to bypass Hormuz and cut Tehran’s leverage. Diplomacy Under Strain: The interim US-Iran truce is unraveling, with renewed strikes and talk of “dark vessels” and shadow fleets aimed at evading enforcement. Business/Trade: In a separate deal, the Philippines and Israel signed an AEO mutual recognition arrangement to speed customs clearance and boost trade. Turkey Politics: Turkey marked the 10th anniversary of the 2016 coup attempt, with officials stressing unity and countering cyber and disinformation threats.

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