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Strait of Hormuz shipping nearly halted, US-Iran negotiation period expired, and fresh Lebanon fighting keep oil elevated and gold surging. Trump orders substantial cut in US-South Korea drills, citing Seoul's refusal to join Iran efforts, adding geopolitical uncertainty.
Middle East escalation and oil supply disruption
Strait of Hormuz shipping nearly halted, US-Iran negotiation period expired, and fresh Lebanon fighting keep oil elevated and gold surging.
Trump orders substantial cut in US-South Korea drills, citing Seoul's refusal to join Iran efforts, adding geopolitical uncertainty.