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Markets weigh a potential Strait of Hormuz deal as Iran denies direct talks with the U.S.; Trump says the U.S. is 'low keying' negotiations, while other highlights include Netanyahu rejecting a Gaza plan, Berkshire Hathaway accelerating buybacks, Meta’s India dispute, China’s cooling inflation amid a typhoon, and a Tel Aviv startup linked to rogue AI hacks.
Live updates say there’s progress in US–Iran talks with regional mediators such as Qatar and Oman, as Tehran and Washington explore de‑escalation and temporary Hormuz arrangements, while the Pentagon warns the U.S. munitions stockpile—especially THAAD interceptors and Patriot missiles—is dangerously low and Gulf partners fear defense gaps; Trump has warned Hormuz could reopen soon or face a harsh new attack amid ongoing regional tensions and shipping risks near Yemen.
Oil rose over 1% as Trump touted ongoing Iran-U.S. talks even as Tehran denied direct negotiations, with Brent near $85 and WTI around $81, signaling energy market volatility amid Middle East risk. The broader picture featured mixed Asia-Pacific trading, a plan to raise up to $3.3B by selling LIC stake in India, yen intervention, and after-hours moves in Palantir and Snap, while stock futures remained flat after a strong prior session.
Diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran appears to ease tensions, pushing crude prices down around 5% and lifting global stocks, while Ukraine claims strikes on Iranian vessels in the Caspian. Wildfires rage across France and Spain, triggering mass evacuations and vast damage. Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT surges about 500% on its Shanghai STAR Market debut, and futures point higher across the U.S. and Europe as markets digest the mixed news.
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said a deal with the United States to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin nuclear negotiations has never been closer, as mediators including Pakistan push for an agreement even as public back-and-forth and disputes over unfrozen assets and concessions linger.
In a New York Post 'Pod Force One' interview, Trump claims Iran has ‘already agreed’ not to pursue a nuclear weapon, though he warns they could change their mind. The piece notes stalled ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran, ongoing talks despite mixed messaging, and heightened market activity as the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint for oil shipments.
Oil jumped after Iran reportedly halted talks with the U.S., pushing WTI to about $95 a barrel and Brent over $97 as heating oil and wholesale gas rose; traders warned that a closed Strait of Hormuz could tighten supply, and yields rose while equities moved mixedly, with small-cap declines and European losses offset by AI-driven gains.
Iran has suspended peace talks with the United States in protest of Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, raising pressure on the fragile ceasefire and sending oil prices higher as mediators pursue an extended 60-day halt.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelled to Doha as mediators press to finalise a 60‑day ceasefire extension with Washington and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with talks also touching on the release of overseas assets and phased sanctions relief; Pakistan and Qatar are mediating amid continued distrust, as both sides push to reach a deal.
Iran says deep, unresolved gaps persist in talks with Washington even as Pakistan-led mediation intensifies, insisting on ending the war and stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says some progress is possible but major differences remain, notably over uranium enrichment and control of Hormuz. The diplomacy unfolds amid regional flashpoints in Gaza and Lebanon and rising oil prices, complicating efforts to reach a peace agreement.
Iranian hardliners aligned with the IRGC threaten to derail indirect talks with the United States, while a pragmatic bloc led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf pushes to keep diplomacy alive. The split highlights deep tensions within Iran’s power structure as Islamabad hosts negotiations, raising doubts about the regime’s ability to balance confrontation with diplomacy amid domestic crackdowns and a volatile regional environment.
Pakistan is moving ahead with preparations for a second round of Iran-U.S. talks in Islamabad, even as Tehran's involvement remains unclear, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts and regional sensitivities in the Iran-U.S. relationship.
Iran and the United States remain far from a deal as negotiations stall over the Strait of Hormuz and a looming ceasefire expiry; Tehran warns it is fully prepared for renewed hostilities, while Washington pushes for a framework and the continuation of pressure from the blockade complicates talks and oil markets.
Al Mayadeen cites a senior Iranian source saying Lebanon's ceasefire will be approved tonight for one week, with a possible extension tied to the Iran-US ceasefire; Israel's cabinet will discuss the move as Netanyahu could attempt to undermine it, and the Israeli army is preparing for a political signal.
After 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, the US and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement. Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran chose not to accept the terms, while Washington maintained its red lines. In response, President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and signaled possible interdiction of ships and mine-clearing operations. U.S. officials later confirmed Iran had mined the strait; Pakistan urged both sides to uphold the ceasefire as talks were not concluded, with negotiations likely to resume.