Iran’s Tasnim News Agency cited an unnamed source claiming U.S. media reports of a potential Iran-U.S. deal are intended to justify Trump’s reversal following his recent threats over the Strait of Hormuz. This narrative feeds into risk premium repricing for Middle East supply disruption, particularly affecting oil markets and regional geopolitical risk indicators. Heightened rhetoric around the Strait of Hormuz directly impacts shipping insurance costs, energy equities, and safe-haven demand for USD and gold. The market remains sensitive to any signal of military escalation or diplomatic de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran in the Persian Gulf. Traders will watch for official U.S. statements or energy flow data from the Strait, a chokepoint handling about 20% of global oil shipments, for near-term directional cues.
IRAN'S TASNIM NEWS AGENCY, CITING AN UNNAMED SOURCE: U.S. MEDIA REPORTS ON DEAL BETWEEN IRAN-U.S.ARE AIMED AT JUSTIFYING TRUMP’S RETREAT FROM HIS LATEST HOSTILE ACTION ON HORMUZ STRAIT
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