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Fragile Iran 'Pause' Shattered As US Base In Jordan Comes Under Attack, Oil Soars
Fragile Iran 'Pause' Shattered As US Base In Jordan Comes Under Attack, Oil Soars
Summary
Oil soars on reports of Iran targeting US Jordan base; Iraqi militants attack KSA for 2nd day.
Hormuz indirect talks continue amid reports of a possible resurrected MoU deal.
Shipping remains stalled with virtually no tanker traffic through Hormuz.
Iran insists Hormuz stays closed unless its terms are accepted.
Houthis escalate attacks, prompting more ships to avoid the Red Sea.
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Fresh Unilateral Strikes on Jordan Base; Iraqi Militants Again Target KSA
Iranian state media in the overnight hours (local) are reporting...
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