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US War Secretary Hegseth says Iran has a chance to make a good deal

Secretary Hegseth's remarks signal a potential turning point in US-Iran negotiations, emphasizing that the onus is on Iran to make a favorable deal.

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US War Secretary Hegseth says Iran has a chance to make a good deal

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[WATCH LIVE] US Secretary of War Hegseth and General Caine hold a press briefing

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  • 34 ships have been turned around so far.
  • US blockade has gone global with the seizure of two Iranian dark fleet ships that left Iranian ports before blockade went into effect.
  • Iran are bad actors.
  • Iran did not seize US or Israeli ships, they are random ships. The ships were speedboats with bad actors.
  • US controls flow of global shipping.
  • Iran has an open window to choose wisely at the negotiating table. 
  • Blockade will stay as long as it takes. Clock is not on Iran's side. 
  • This should not be America's fight alone.
  • America has plenty of energy. We barely use the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Europe and Asia have benefitted from US protection for decades, time for free riding is over.
  • Being an ally is a two-way street. Europe needs the Hormuz more than we do.
  • Iran has historic chance to make a serious deal, ball is in their court. 
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This could be perceived as a moment of leverage for the US, particularly as it ties into wider regional stability and the ongoing blockade. Traders should watch for market reactions in energy commodities and currencies like the USD and JPY as negotiations unfold, as any significant shift could impact supply dynamics and risk sentiment.

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