President Donald Trump’s coercive diplomacy toward Iran is struggling to bring talks to the negotiating table, analysts say, because his approach demands an “absolute victory” narrative that would require Tehran to concede total defeat. With Iran focused on saving face domestically and maintaining leverage through the Strait of Hormuz, both sides remain deadlocked despite strikes that degraded Iran’s military capabilities. The standoff also reverberates globally via energy supply shocks, while Trump faces domestic blowback tied to gasoline prices and low approval ratings.
Saudi Aramco says it will stop LPG shipments from its Juaymah export facility next month, where February damage has kept repairs from finishing on time. That means no LPG exports through May, hitting buyers across Asia. India, which relies heavily on LPG for cooking, could feel the pressure as regional conflict already strains energy supplies.
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Oil tankers from multiple countries are continuing to transit the Strait of Hormuz even as the Iran war escalates regional risks. Vessels carrying crucial oil and gas are reaching destinations across Asia and Europe, underscoring how persistent maritime traffic helps meet global energy demand and demonstrates the resilience of key international trade routes.
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