Markets pivot as diplomacy signals outweigh supply shock from U.S. #Gulf blockade

#IranWar #OilPrices #OilMarket #MarketInsider

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Oil Slides 6% as Iran Talks Ease War Fears - Market Insider

Markets pivot as diplomacy signals outweigh supply shock from U.S. Gulf blockade

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“Despite the announcement of the ceasefire, the requests haven’t stopped,” said Mohamed Arrachedi, who works for the #International #Transport Workers Federation (ITF). He is one of the few lifelines sailors have in the #Persian #Gulf.
All Indian seafarers, ships in Gulf region are safe: Govt - Social News XYZ

New Delhi, April 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) All Indian seafarers in the Gulf region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Ports and Shipping said... - Social News XYZ

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European Council President visits Gulf states
European Council President António Costa is visiting UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, expressing EU solidarity with Gulf partners following Iranian attacks and emphasizing EU's role as reliable partner.

💬 SENTINEL: Diplomatic efforts to contain regional escalation. Monitor for joint statements.

#Diplomacy #Gulf #EU #Iran

Beijing Positions Itself as Gulf Peacemaker While Condemning US Naval Blockade on Iran

#War #Iran #US #China #Gulf

https://www.thelevantfiles.org/2026/04/beijing-positions-itself-as-gulf.html

Beijing Positions Itself as Gulf Peacemaker While Condemning US Naval Blockade on Iran

  China launched a coordinated diplomatic and media offensive on the last hours, using a high-level meeting with the United Arab Emirates, t...

#QuizOfTheDay: A #Gulf is a large inlet from the ocean into the landmass, typically with a narrower opening than a bay.

Which is the largest gulf of the world?

A. Hudson bay
B. Gulf of Persia
C. Gulf of Alaska
D. Gulf of Mexico

https://knowledgezone.co.in/resources/quiz?qId=6145fdb9a7ff77097d6c0cc0

The US plans to blockade Iranian ports as Tehran threatens Gulf ports, raising fears of economic shock, oil price surge, and renewed conflict in the Middle East. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/world-on-edge-us-blockade-on-iran-ports-set-to-begin-soon-tehran-issues-stark-warning-blfg1ffk?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #US #Iran #IranWar #Gulf #LatestNews
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/13/iran-war-live-news-ceasefire-peace-talks-us-trump-strait-hormuz-blockade-middle-east-crisis-latest-updates. I reiterate what I said earlier: #Trump is INSANE! Doing this won't defeat #Iran, it won't be of ANY benefit to America's #Gulf, #Asian or #European #allies - indeed, it will harm them - & it will harm the #global #economy. Trump is like Batman's enemy, "The Joker" - he just wants to watch the #world BURN!
Middle East crisis live: Donald Trump claims Iran ‘wants to work a deal’ and confirms blockade of strait of Hormuz

US president claims Iran ‘called this morning’ and says blockade of ships transiting the strait has begun

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/12/middle-east-crisis-live-us-iran-pakistan-peace-talks-jd-vance-delegation-leaves-without-a-deal. Just what good is THAT going to do? #Trump is stark raving mad! How will a #US #naval #blockade of the #Strait of #Hormuz help America's #Gulf #allies? How will it help ANY of America's allies? How will it help the #world #economy?
Middle East crisis live: Iranian negotiator says ‘we will not bow to any threats’ as Trump says US navy will blockade strait of Hormuz

Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says ‘if you fight, we will fight’, reports state media, as US president also threatens to bomb Iran’s water treatment facilities

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How India navigated the War in West Asia, deepening Gulf ties while keeping Iran channel open: Report - Social News XYZ

New Delhi, April 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India has adopted a nuanced and carefully calibrated approach in West Asia, strengthening its partnerships with Gulf nations while maintaining limited but significant engagement with Iran amid the ongoing regional... - Social News XYZ

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