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Strait of Hormuz Tensions: Trump backtracked on a planned 20% shipping fee, saying Gulf states will instead make “massive” trade and investment deals with the US, while the US reimposed a naval blockade focused on vessels to/from Iranian ports or carrying Iranian cargo. Bahrain in the Crosshairs: Iran claimed missile and drone strikes on US-linked sites in Bahrain, including the Sheikh Isa base and radar systems, as the US carried out fresh strikes and warned escalation. Travel Disruption Watch: Gulf airlines kept most operations running, but several carriers paused or adjusted services amid warnings and shifting airspace conditions, with Bahrain and the wider region closely monitoring developments. Energy & Costs: Oil prices jumped again as Hormuz disruption fears returned, with knock-on pressure expected for fuel and broader prices. Regional Diplomacy: GCC Secretary-General called for a renewed GCC-EU security partnership as escalation and Strait-of-Hormuz closure impacts ripple into global markets.

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