VANCE: HORMUZ TO BE OPENED FOR THE LONG TERM

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What a remarkable outcome: the world's largest ever oil supply disruption failed to create a major energy crisis. The IEA said 2026 shock was worst than 1973, 1979 and 2022 together. And yet, the cost of oil, natural gas, electricity and coal never surpassed the previous peaks.

NEW: Oil falls below $80 as markets rally on Iran-US peace deal: What to know Via @jackvdutton al-monitor.com/originals/202…

Oil falls below $80 as markets rally on Iran-US peace deal. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, hit $80.41 at 6:46 a.m. EDT on Monday. al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor

Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland. We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in this mediation effort, the great leadership of State of Qatar, for their support in reaching this agreement. I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Türkiye for their immense contributions in this regard. With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony. @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @drpezeshkian @mb_ghalibaf @araghchi

US strikes on Indian-crewed tankers spark tensions with New Delhi. Indian-US relations have been strained since last year over high tariffs as well as Washington's ties India's rivals, Pakistan and China. al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor

Bessent says Iran's frozen assets will pay for Gulf damage, Hormuz tolls al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor

Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanon imports: What to know al-monitor.com/originals/202…

EXPLAINER | Saudi Arabia, Turkey advance plans to revive historic Hejaz Railway Turkish and Saudi officials signed agreements as part of a push to revive the Hejaz Railway linking Turkey to the Gulf through Syria, Jordan, & Saudi Arabia. Via @jackvdutton al-monitor.com/originals/202…

May God release me from AI images of Nigel Farage on Question Time

How the Iran war created unexpected economic beneficiaries, from Africa to Latin America. al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor

Record Israeli arms exports highlight global rush for air defense al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor

The two men had been due to address the SXSW London festival on June 4, with Piker scheduled to meet left-wing UK lawmakers and Uygur slated to address Oxford University students. al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor

Container rates climb as logistic firms scale up Hormuz alternatives, @jackvdutton reports al-monitor.com/originals/202…

From China to Qatar: Where Iran’s frozen assets are held al-monitor.com/originals/202… by @jackvdutton

NEWS | Gulf celebrates Eid al-Adha under shadow of war al-monitor.com/originals/202… by @jackvdutton

Gulf celebrates Eid al-Adha under shadow of war al-monitor.com/originals/202… via @AlMonitor

Is the #UAE moving closer to the @IEA — potentially even toward membership — following its departure from #OPEC? An interesting strategic evolution to watch. @OPECSecretariat