STORY #1-China just broke its silence on the Strait of Hormuz, and it signals the global energy crisis is nearing a tipping point.

For the first time since the Iran conflict began, Xi Jinping is pushing to get oil flowing through the Strait again,putting new pressure on Iranas disruptions ripple worldwide.

Meanwhile, Iran is drawing a hard line in the sand, warningthe route won’t stay open if the U.S. continues blockading its oil exports, and making it clear security in the Strait “is not free.”

Trump has warned Iran that if no deal is reached,“the whole country is getting blown up,” fueling fears the ceasefire may already be unraveling.

The impact is already spreading. Shipping costs are rising, fuel surcharges are stacking up, and pressure is building across food, manufacturing, and everyday goods.

Now it comes down to timing, how fast this spreads, and how hard it lands.

Watch closely, because what happens next won’t stay overseas for long.

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Source: The Vigilant Fox