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Last update: 3 hours agoHormuz Flashpoint: The U.S. says it struck two Iranian-flagged tankers trying to breach its blockade, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns any attack on Iranian vessels would trigger “heavy assault” on U.S. bases—raising doubts over a shaky ceasefire. Diplomacy vs. distrust: Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi tells reporters in New Delhi that “lack of trust” and “contradictory messages” are stalling talks with Washington, even as Trump and Xi reaffirmed that the Strait of Hormuz must stay open. UAE hedges energy risk: Abu Dhabi is fast-tracking a West–East pipeline expansion to double crude export capacity via Fujairah by 2027, aiming to bypass Hormuz. Oman in the middle: Iran claims it’s coordinating with Muscat on future strait management and fees, putting Oman at the centre of a legal and political fight over shipping access. Business ripple: India’s April exports rose 13.59% to $80.80bn, but West Asia trade fell sharply as shipping disruptions bite. Tech & shipping ops: TFG Marine and ZeroNorth completed the first eBDN trial at Port Louis, pushing digital fuel delivery standards beyond Oman.
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