WS #13667

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No material new developments in the last 30 minutes. The dominant US-Iran conflict narrative remains unchanged with no new data points, and no counter-signals or de-escalation have emerged. The situation is stable, and the previous synthesis remains accurate.

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Key developments

  • Iran's IRGC says Hormuz reopening conditional on US accepting conditions, not Oman talks
  • UAE says ADNOC tanker hit by missile in Strait of Hormuz
  • Ukraine agrees to US request to stop targeting non-Russian tankers and CPC infrastructure
  • Berkshire Hathaway Q2 operating earnings up 16%, net income doubles, buybacks accelerate
  • US Senate passes Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act allowing 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers
  • Apple integrates Alibaba's Qwen AI into Siri for Macs in China
  • Cathie Wood's ARK buys $45M in SpaceX, Coinbase, and Circle