What lies ahead for Iran’s economy as scope of US war grows beyond Hormuz?
Mediation efforts continue but uncertainty remains as risks of further disruptions in international waterways grow.
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Iran and the US have returned to mediated talks, but the war continues to disrupt maritime corridors beyond the Strait of Hormuz, including the Red Sea and Caspian Sea, while Iran’s government faces potential fuel price hikes amid economic discontent. Iran’s Petroleum Ministry reported $11.5bn in crude oil sales during the war and $6.5bn during a recent memorandum of understanding with the US, though a prolonged second naval blockade threatens to further reduce export revenues.