WS #13756
Iran issued six demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and said no direct negotiations with US, while Trump signals willingness to declare victory and walk away if strait reopens, keeping oil prices elevated. Netanyahu rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, insisting no withdrawal until Hamas disarms, adding to regional instability but with limited US market impact. Pentagon memo gives defense contractors 21 days to propose faster delivery schedules due to depleted stocks from Iran war, boosting defense sector.
US-Iran/Hormuz diplomatic stalemate
Iran issued six demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and said no direct negotiations with US, while Trump signals willingness to declare victory and walk away if strait reopens, keeping oil prices elevated.
Netanyahu rejected Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, insisting no withdrawal until Hamas disarms, adding to regional instability but with limited US market impact.
Pentagon memo gives defense contractors 21 days to propose faster delivery schedules due to depleted stocks from Iran war, boosting defense sector.