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Trump Thanks Gulf States as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz

US granted a month-long sanctions waiver on Russian oil purchases amid the Iran war, while oil prices have surged, squeezing energy-dependent countries.

📰 https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-grants-month-long-sanctions-waiver-on-purchases-of-russian-oil-amid-iran-war-global-oil-prices-middle-east-conflict-11374201

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🟢 Economic Sanctions | 8/10
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U.S. Treasury Will Not Renew Waivers on Iranian and Russian Oil
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent confirmed the U.S. will not renew the general licenses on Russian and Iranian oil.

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🟢 Diplomatic Statement | 6/10
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Trump Criticizes NATO's Lack of Support During Iran Conflict
President Trump stated he received a call from NATO offering help after the Hormuz Strait situation was almost over, criticizing the alliance for its lack of timely support during the conflict with Iran.

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🟢 Economic Sanctions | 8/10
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Contradiction on Extending Sanctions Waivers for Oil
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated the U.S. would not renew waivers on Russian and Iranian oil, but shortly after, the Treasury issued a new license extending relief on Russian oil sanctions for an additional month.

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Tim Buckley, director of think tank Climate Energy Finance (CEF:

“I would put absolutely no reliance on our historic alliance with America as to helping Australia sail through this crisis. America has started the war. America had no plan”.

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/4/17/australia-scrambles-to-secure-energy-as-war-on-iran-fuels-uncertainty #auspol #Iran #USFascism

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will close again amid US blockade

The speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, said Friday that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz again amid the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, contradicting President Trump, who said the strait was “open for business” earlier in the day.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5837279-iran-us-blockade-strait/

🟠 UPDATE

Trump Thanks Gulf States as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude dipped below $90 for the first time in over a month, and the dollar slid against every major peer as Wall Street extended its April surge on peace prospects.

📰 https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/wall-street-extends-april-surge-on-peace-prospects-ws-l-19888978.htm

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