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Iran-War Brinkmanship: Trump says he was “an hour away” from authorising a strike and warns Iran has days to reach a deal, while the U.S. keeps its “locked and loaded” posture and doubts linger over whether talks are sincere. Hormuz Pressure & Control: Iran reopened its stock exchange after the longest shutdown and unveiled a new Strait of Hormuz “management” body, insisting it will respond forcefully to any challenge—keeping global shipping and energy nerves raw. ICC Escalation: The ICC seeks an arrest warrant for Israeli finance minister Smotrich over forced displacement and genocidal remarks; he calls it “declaration of war” and vows retaliation. Gaza Flotilla Crackdown: Israel seized and fired on Gaza-bound aid ships in international waters; UN says it’s “very concerned” and urges respect for international law. Lebanon Ceasefire Violations: Israel dropped phosphorus shells on farms in southern Lebanon and issued renewed evacuation warnings as cross-border tensions rise. Markets & Costs: G7 finance talks in Paris pushed for action on trade imbalances and urged reopening Hormuz; oil stays high and U.S. Treasury yields hit the highest since 2007, feeding inflation fears.

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