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President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire agreement with Iran remains intact despite a recent exchange of fire between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has drawn international attention, with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accusing the United States of engaging in a “reckless military adventure.” Araghchi claimed that the US launches attacks whenever a diplomatic solution appears within reach. According to The Washington Post, Washington continues to hope for a “serious offer” from Tehran to advance the peace process. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, attending NATO meetings in Rome, echoed this sentiment while acknowledging that President Trump’s verbal criticisms of Iran may persist. ...

The S&P 500 index hit a fresh all-time high, marking its sixth consecutive weekly gain, driven by better-than-expected April jobs data and optimism around US-Iran peace talks.

US and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran accusing Washington of a reckless military adventure, threatening the fragile ceasefire agreement.

Iran’s IRGC released footage of boarding the Barbados-flagged vessel Ocean Koi, calling it an ‘offending’ ship, in the latest escalation following US-Iran exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

Companies Making Billions From the Iran Conflict As tensions between the US and Iran escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, a range of companies are reaping massive profits from the geopolitical crisis. Energy firms, defense contractors, and shipping-related businesses have all seen surging share prices and profits. The spike in crude oil prices has directly boosted the earnings of oil majors. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil passes, sees its security situation trigger violent reactions in international oil markets with every fluctuation. Major oil producers benefit from the risk premium driven by supply concerns. ...

US stock futures rise as markets weigh Hormuz Strait tensions; April jobs report due Friday.

US forces launched self-defense strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says ceasefire holds while Iran alleges violations.

Oil Prices Surge After US-Iran Exchange in Strait of Hormuz International crude prices jumped sharply following military exchanges between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is the world’s most critical oil shipping chokepoint, handling approximately one-fifth of global petroleum supply. Any threat to shipping directly impacts international oil markets. Traders reacted quickly, with Brent and WTI crude futures surging on the news. Energy sector stocks rose in tandem, while safe-haven assets like gold also gained. ...

Trump: US-Iran Ceasefire Holds After Strait of Hormuz Exchange of Fire US President Trump said the ceasefire framework between the United States and Iran remains intact despite a military exchange in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping lanes. The incident occurred as Iranian missiles and drones were launched toward the strait area, with the UAE intercepting several incoming projectiles. US forces responded militarily, raising tensions in the region. ...

UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Drones Amid Escalating Tensions The UAE has successfully intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran amid escalating regional tensions, according to multiple reports. The interception occurred against the backdrop of the US-Iran exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE, a key US ally in the region, relied on its air defense systems during the incident. No details on casualties have been released. UAE officials have not yet issued a detailed statement on the interception operation. ...