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geopoliticsbearishPublished May 25, 2026, 8:00 AM

US-Iran Deal Talks Stall as Blockade Persists

US-Iran Deal Talks Stall as Blockade Persists
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  • President Trump said there is no rush for an Iran deal and the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz stays in place; Secretary Rubio indicated the US will reach a good agreement or deal with Iran 'another way,' with no breakthrough imminent.
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The stalled US-Iran talks and ongoing blockade point to continued Middle East tensions that could raise energy costs. Everyday investors may see this as a reason for stock markets to dip while fuel-related expenses stay elevated.

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