WS #11075
Iran reiterates Strait of Hormuz control demands ahead of Doha talks; US seeks peace but Iran says deal is far off — escalating geopolitical risk for oil and shipping. UK PM Starmer unveils $20B defense boost with bets on drones, AI, and deterrence, lifting annual military spending to nearly £80B by 2029.
US-Iran Geopolitical Escalation
Iran reiterates Strait of Hormuz control demands ahead of Doha talks; US seeks peace but Iran says deal is far off — escalating geopolitical risk for oil and shipping.
UK PM Starmer unveils $20B defense boost with bets on drones, AI, and deterrence, lifting annual military spending to nearly £80B by 2029.