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An Iranian oil terminal with storage tanks, pipelines and a tanker near export infrastructure.

Why Iran's frozen assets may remain difficult to unlock despite US relief

A temporary US licence could help Iran receive new energy revenue, but recovering frozen holdings in India, China, Iraq and elsewhere would require a far broader unwinding of laws, blacklists, financial restrictions and commercial risk.

Europe

France and Germany Deepen State Control of European Defence Industry

France and Germany are moving to secure direct state influence over KNDS, signalling a broader shift toward public control of critical defence capabilities as Europe reassesses industrial resilience, strategic autonomy and long-term military production.

A United States naval vessel operating near commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East

Trump Claims United States Has Total Control of Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump said no vessel could enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz without US Navy authorization and warned that the passage would remain closed until Iran accepted an agreement.

Africa

Zimbabwe Owes Platinum Producers $228 Million in Export Earnings

Zimbabwe's platinum miners say the government owes them more than $228 million under a foreign-currency retention system, adding pressure to an industry already facing high costs, unreliable electricity and the effects of a recent price downturn.

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