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US-Iran Standoff Risks Renewed Conflict Amid Stalled Peace Talks

US-Iran Standoff Risks Renewed Conflict Amid Stalled Peace Talks
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  • US and Iran remain at odds over uranium stockpile and Strait of Hormuz control with little progress in ceasefire negotiations; Trump signals readiness for further strikes while oil prices whipsaw on uncertainty.
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Tensions between the US and Iran with no peace deal in sight could push up energy costs if supply routes face issues. Everyday investors may see swings in stocks and fuel prices as a result.

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