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Iran War Diplomacy: Trump’s China trip ends with a blunt message: Iran must strike a deal or face “severe consequences,” while both Washington and Beijing insist the Strait of Hormuz must stay open—yet shipping seizures and nuclear standoffs keep talks stuck. Nuclear Optics: Trump says Israel’s demand for Iran’s enriched uranium is “more for public relations,” even as Netanyahu warns the war isn’t over until the material is removed. Shipping & Energy Shock: Markets react to renewed escalation risk; oil prices edge up, and India—hit by Hormuz disruption—raises petrol and diesel retail prices for the first time in four years. Regional Pressure Points: In New Delhi, Iran and the UAE trade barbs at BRICS, and Lebanon-Israel ceasefire talks continue in Washington as fighting threatens to flare again. Security & Tech Fallout: The US sanctions Chinese firms tied to AI satellite targeting used in the Iran conflict, while Microsoft Israel’s head steps down amid renewed scrutiny over military-linked software use.

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