PAKISTAN OFFICIALS BLAME US BLOCKADE, NOT IRAN DIVISIONS, FOR STALLED TALKS TRUMP EXTENDS CEASEFIRE INDEFINITELY, CITING 'FRACTURED' TEHRAN LEADERSHIP

Pakistani officials attributed stalled regional talks to a U.S. blockade rather than internal divisions in Iran, while Trump extended a ceasefire indefinitely, citing a "fractured" Tehran leadership. The perceived weakening of Iran's geopolitical cohesion has altered risk pricing in Middle East-focused assets, with the U.S. blockade narrative reinforcing existing sanctions-related supply constraints and capital flow restrictions. This dynamic particularly impacts energy markets and defense-related equities, where Iranian instability heightens regional conflict risk premiums and strengthens demand for safe-haven hedges. Traders are now focused on the next U.S. Treasury sanctions report, expected within the week, which could clarify the scope of financial restrictions affecting Iranian-linked entities.

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