"Members of the Security Council see the US-Gulf draft resolution as similar to the one opposed by Russia and China", Al Jazeera reports citing diplomatic sources

The Security Council members are expressing concerns over a US-Gulf draft resolution, viewing it as akin to a previous one that faced opposition from Russia and China.

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US President Trump says that Iran war has a good chance of ending, PBS reports; he feels US is closing in on a deal with Iran

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Japan is reportedly to purchase 20mln barrels of UAE oil to bypass the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Nikkei reports

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"Members of the Security Council see the US-Gulf draft resolution as similar to the one opposed by Russia and China", Al Jazeera reports citing diplomatic sources

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Some members of the Gulf Cooperation Council do not view the draft on Hormuz as being particularly different from the document vetoed last week

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This development suggests heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly affecting the dynamics of ongoing discussions and negotiations. Traders should monitor this situation closely, as it may lead to volatility in assets sensitive to geopolitical risk, like oil and currencies tied to regional stability.

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