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Oil prices experienced a spike after President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's latest reply to a U.S. peace initiative designed to resolve the ongoing regional strife. The current tensions have hindered shipping activities through the Strait of Hormuz, an essential waterway that typically facilitates nearly 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transportation. Iran has requested the lifting of sanctions, reparations for wartime damages, and an end to U.S. military pressure before talks can continue. At the same time, Israel has indicated that military actions might persist. Experts caution that extended instability in the Strait of Hormuz could exacerbate fluctuations in the global energy market in the upcoming weeks.
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00:00Trump just rejected Iran's peace offer, and oil prices instantly jumped.
00:04The reason is the Strait of Hormuz, a tiny waterway that carries nearly 20% of the world's oil.
00:11Right now, that route is becoming extremely dangerous.
00:15Iran demanded sanctions be removed, and asked the U.S. to stop military pressure before talks continue.
00:22But Trump responded with just two words, totally unacceptable.
00:26Now fears are growing that the conflict could last much longer.
00:30Oil tankers are already moving carefully through the region.
00:34Some ships even switched off tracking systems to avoid attacks.
00:38Israel also says the war is not over yet.
00:41And drone threats are spreading across the Gulf.
00:44Now the entire world is watching what happens next.
00:47Because if this crisis gets worse, gas prices everywhere could rise even higher.
00:52And millions of people may feel the impact very soon.
00:56So that's because of infrastructure.
00:56Put a hole in your place.
00:56There's always a potential to hit the real list.
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