WS #13647
Strait of Hormuz remains partially blocked with 62% dark tanker transits; US-Iran deal talks continue, but no final agreement, keeping oil supply risk elevated despite weekly price decline. Senate passed 86-11 the Lindsey Graham Russia/Iran sanctions bill (up to 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers) and Trump renewed efforts to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, adding policy uncertainty.
Iran/Hormuz geopolitical risk and peace-deal hopes
Strait of Hormuz remains partially blocked with 62% dark tanker transits; US-Iran deal talks continue, but no final agreement, keeping oil supply risk elevated despite weekly price decline.
Senate passed 86-11 the Lindsey Graham Russia/Iran sanctions bill (up to 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers) and Trump renewed efforts to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, adding policy uncertainty.