US-Iran/Mideast: Hormuz re-closed/US Navy-IRGC/Trump port blockade extend/Khamenei rhetoric/oil $107/gas MT$3.90; internal IRGC Vahidi clash vs Mojtaba
Key Questions
What internal clash is occurring in Iran?
IRGC's Vahidi, a shadow leader, is clashing with factions and Mojtaba Khamenei, who is reportedly missing. This adds to internal tensions amid external pressures.
What is the status of the Strait of Hormuz?
The Strait of Hormuz has been re-closed amid potential US clashes with IRGC. This follows US Navy interactions and piracy disputes.
What recent rhetoric has Ayatollah Khamenei used?
Khamenei declared a 'future without America.' This accompanies collapsed talks and criticism from Italy and Spain on NATO-Iran nuclear issues.
How has President Trump responded to Iran?
Trump is extending the port blockade and rejecting Iran's 14-point plan due to a piracy row. Talks have collapsed amid heightened tensions.
What are the current oil and gas prices due to the tensions?
WTI oil is at $107 per barrel, with Montana gas at $3.90 per gallon. Prices reflect Mideast instability and Trump's energy independence focus.
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