Iran's oil exports are falling sharply due to the U.S. naval blockade. Saudi and Iraqi exports have rebounded, and Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline is back online, allowing more oil to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The economic pressure may push Iran toward escalation, though Trump expects negotiations to resume this week. U.S.-protected shipping through the Strait continues.
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