WS #13761
No material new developments in the last 30 minutes. The dominant US-Iran/Strait of Hormuz narrative remains ESCALATING with no new data points, and the Apple-CXMT memory story is unchanged. No counter-signals or de-escalation signals detected.
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Key developments
- Iran's IRGC states Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until US accepts all conditions, including lifting blockade and paying compensation
- Trump privately prepared to walk away without nuclear deal if Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
- Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Aramco refinery in Jizan and Yemeni port
- CXMT rejects Apple's lowball memory offer, pricing at Samsung/SK Hynix levels; Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices
- Germany warns of 'daily hybrid warfare' after explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport