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US sanctions Greece-, Panama-based law firm over aid to Iranian shipping
What happened
The US imposed sanctions on a law firm based in Greece and Panama for assisting Iranian shipping. Greece says it is implementing sanctions linked to Iran. Separately, German regulators revoked the license of Bank Saderat Iran in Hamburg.
What it means for markets
Oil prices hit a five-month high as Houthi attacks on Saudi energy and airport sites fuel supply worries, supporting energy stocks. Gulf shares retreated as Iran-US diplomacy stalled, while the dollar held steady amid simmering Middle East tensions. A confirmed US-Iran breakthrough could ease oil supply risks and pressure crude prices.
AssetExpectedMove since first report
Crude oil USO Houthi attacks on Saudi energy sites and stalled Iran-US diplomacy push oil to five-month high
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Saudi Arabia KSA Gulf shares retreat as Iran-US diplomacy stalls
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Gold GLD Middle East tensions simmer, dollar steady
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What to watch
- Any US-Iran deal breakthrough
- Further Houthi attacks on Saudi sites
- Iran's response to mediation offer
Source timeline
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