- NATO leaders plan a summit in Turkey amid calls for free passage through Hormuz, as the US reduces assets and Europe increases defense.
- The Strait of Hormuz passage is currently affecting oil prices, while Trump announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Iranian counterparts.
Uncertainty over the U.S.-Iran deal has revived supply concerns, keeping crude prices high, while Trump insists sanctions will manage the situation.
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Updated Aug 11
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What happened
Uncertainty over the U.S.-Iran deal has revived supply concerns, keeping crude prices high, while Trump insists sanctions will manage the situation.
Who's involved
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The Strait of Hormuz passage is currently affecting oil prices, while Trump announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Iranian counterparts.Also in this story
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Brent
US record label; imprint of Time Records
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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