US Secretary of State Rubio told G7 counterparts that the Iran war should end in a matter of weeks, according to reports; Rubio did not ask G7 to contribute ships to clear strait of Hormuz now but asked them to prepare for postwar role

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US Secretary of State Rubio told G7 counterparts that the Iran war should end in a matter of weeks, according to reports; Rubio did not ask G7 to contribute ships to clear strait of Hormuz now but asked them to prepare for postwar role

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This statement from US Secretary of State Rubio suggests a potentially imminent de-escalation in the conflict regarding Iran, which could stabilize oil supply concerns in the short term. While he did not request immediate military support from G7 nations, the preparation for a postwar role indicates a strategic pivot that could influence energy markets and commodity prices, particularly WTI, as investors assess the implications for regional stability and supply chains.

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