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The ceasefire from April 8 is technically holding, but both sides have traded strikes in the last 24 hours and the situation around the Strait of Hormuz is tense.
What happened in the last 24h
US strikes: US Central Command carried out strikes Wednesday targeting an Iranian drone operation near Bandar Abbas.
- Shot down 4 Iranian one-way attack drones that were threatening the Strait of Hormuz
- Struck a ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a 5th drone
Iran’s response: Iran’s IRGC claimed to have “targeted” a US airbase in retaliation.
- Kuwait reported its air defenses confronting “hostile missile and drone attacks” Wednesday night
- No reports of damage or injuries from either side
Hormuz incidents: Iran’s navy reportedly fired warning shots at 4 vessels, including an American oil tanker, that tried to transit the Strait without permission. The IRGC said any repeat aggression would draw a “more decisive” response.
Where things stand
1. Ceasefire status: Both sides call their actions “defensive” and say they’re meant to maintain the ceasefire. But it’s fragile. There have been 20+ attacks around Hormuz since the war started Feb 28.
2. Strait of Hormuz: Traffic is a fraction of normal levels. Iran has effectively restricted the chokepoint with repeated threats and attacks on cargo ships. Iran says reopening it requires lifting the US naval blockade.
3. Diplomacy: Talks are ongoing but stalled. Iran says “major gaps remain” in US talks. A draft deal was reported where Iran would restore shipping to pre-war levels within a month if the US withdraws forces and lifts the blockade. Trump publicly dismissed the draft.
4. Market impact: Oil jumped 2.5-3% after the latest strikes, with Brent at $94.55 and WTI at $90.99. Analysts say the market isn’t pricing in a full disruption yet, but nerves are high.
Key points
- No all-out war yet: Both sides are avoiding casualties and framing strikes as limited/defensive.
- Main flashpoint: Control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran wants to manage traffic with Oman. The US demands full freedom of navigation.
- Nuclear issue: Still unresolved. US/Israel push for zero enrichment. Iran insists on the right to peaceful nuclear energy.
- Regional risk: France has drafted a UN Security Council resolution for an international mission to restore shipping, but a US-Bahrain proposal faces veto threats from Russia and China.
The ceasefire has held for nearly 7 weeks, but these tit-for-tat strikes show how quickly it could break down. Next watchpoint is whether talks in Islamabad resume and if either side escalates beyond drone/airbase exchanges.
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Normally, during geopolitical tensions, people expect gold to rise because it’s seen as a safe-haven asset. But after the latest conflict escalation between the United States and Iran, gold actually fell sharply, and honestly, I think that surprised a lot of investors.
Spot gold dropping below the important $4,400 level and hitting a two-month low makes it feel like the market is becoming more worried about inflation and interest rates than about safety right now. Personally, I think rising oil prices are changing the entire reaction across global markets.
What stands out to me is that fresh military strikes pushed oil prices higher again, especially after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly targeted a U.S. airbase in Kuwait following American strikes on Bandar Abbas. Even though both sides have spoken about ceasefires before, the situation clearly still feels unstable.
The bigger issue, in my opinion, is how energy prices affect inflation. Oil staying near $100 per barrel creates fears that inflation could rise again globally. And when inflation stays high, central banks usually keep interest rates elevated for longer. That becomes a problem for gold because gold itself doesn’t generate yield.
I think this explains why investors suddenly started selling gold despite rising geopolitical risks. Markets are now thinking more about “higher for longer” interest rates than short-term fear trades. In simple terms, investors may prefer assets that actually pay returns if rates remain high.
I also feel Donald Trump dismissing reports about reopening the Strait of Hormuz added even more uncertainty around energy markets. The longer the conflict continues, the more pressure it could put on inflation globally.
Personally, this situation feels unusual because gold is no longer reacting in the traditional way. Instead of behaving purely like a safe haven, it’s now moving according to interest rate expectations and oil-driven inflation fears at the same time.
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