U.S. and Iran halt Hormuz attacks, but energy markets still price an escalation trap
Ceasefire talks move to Qatar, yet oil surges fade into a bigger question: who controls the Strait of Hormuz next?

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Ceasefire talks move to Qatar, yet oil surges fade into a bigger question: who controls the Strait of Hormuz next?
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