Trump is trying to untangle the Taiwan Strait deadlock with a single memorandum of understanding, but the nuclear talks and the frozen funds are stuck here—both sides are betting on who will blink first. Energy markets can’t wait through a shortage window of just a few weeks.

CryptoWorld reports that the Middle East situation has escalated again, with Israel's strikes on Iran and Iran's missile attacks intensifying the conflict, threatening a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz agreement. Analysts believe that the worsening situation will make regional peace negotiations more difficult, with Trump seeking to reach a memorandum of understanding with Iran to open the strait, but disagreements over nuclear programs and funds freezes have stalled negotiations. The energy market is under pressure, and the risk of the strait closing has increased, with some oil companies warning that the shortage window may only last a few weeks.