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Ceasefire Clock Is Ticking: Iran Opens Strait, Markets Surge, Chaos at Home

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Oil markets just took a massive hit after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz will remain open—but only for the duration of a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.According to multiple reports, oil prices dropped sharply to around $90 a barrel following the announcement, signaling how critical this narrow waterway is to the global economy.But here’s the catch:This stability has an expiration date.The ceasefire is temporary—set to end Tuesday—and the entire world is watching what happens next.In this video, we break down:Why the Strait of Hormuz reopening sent oil prices tumblingHow the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire is holding (for now)What happens if the deal collapsesThe global economic ripple effects already underwayRising political and institutional tensions back in the U.S.Markets are reacting fast—but geopolitics moves even faster.📉 Oil crash🌍 Middle East tensions⏳ Countdown to Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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