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Iran's security chief and Revolutionary Guards demand lifting sanctions, withdrawing US forces, and war compensation before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, hardening the blockade and sustaining oil supply risk. WSJ and Axios report Trump is privately willing to end the Iran war if Hormuz reopens, preferring economic pressure over military action, offering a potential de-escalation path. Houthis struck Saudi Aramco's Jizan refinery and a Yemeni port, killing at least 11, extending supply disruption to the Red Sea and tightening global oil markets. Pentagon gives defense contractors 21 days to propose faster delivery schedules, with a $58.6B Patriot missile deal to Lockheed Martin, signaling sustained defense spending.
Iran sets conditions for Hormuz reopening
Iran's security chief and Revolutionary Guards demand lifting sanctions, withdrawing US forces, and war compensation before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, hardening the blockade and sustaining oil supply risk.
WSJ and Axios report Trump is privately willing to end the Iran war if Hormuz reopens, preferring economic pressure over military action, offering a potential de-escalation path.
Houthis struck Saudi Aramco's Jizan refinery and a Yemeni port, killing at least 11, extending supply disruption to the Red Sea and tightening global oil markets.
Pentagon gives defense contractors 21 days to propose faster delivery schedules, with a $58.6B Patriot missile deal to Lockheed Martin, signaling sustained defense spending.