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Last update: 7 hours agoIran War Diplomacy: President Trump says he has postponed a planned May 19 strike on Iran after direct appeals from Gulf leaders—Qatar’s emir, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the UAE president—while insisting the U.S. is ready for a “full, large scale assault” on a moment’s notice if talks fail, and he claims any deal must include “NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN.” Ceasefire Pressure & Escalation Risk: The pause comes as negotiations remain deadlocked over Iran’s demands, with the Strait of Hormuz still a central pressure point and drone/strike incidents around the UAE’s Barakah nuclear site adding to regional tension. Sanctions & Energy Fallout: The U.S. renewed a Russian oil sanctions waiver as markets stay jittery over Iran-linked supply disruptions, while the IEA warns commercial inventories are draining fast—fueling inflation fears. Markets & Information War: Polymarket accounts reportedly placed millions on U.S. military moves, raising insider-trading concerns, and an Iranian “Hormuz Safe” Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance push signals Tehran’s effort to monetize control of the waterway. Domestic Politics: Trump’s approval hit a second-term low in a new poll, with many voters opposing renewed Iran war without congressional approval.
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