MAERSK MIDDLE EAST HEAD: GCC GOVERNMENTS HAVE INTRODUCED FASTER PROCEDURES, INCLUDING 'GREEN LANE'-TYPE SOLUTIONS, TO SPEED CARGO DELIVERIES

The Pentagon is weighing military options for a potential “final blow” against Iran, including ground operations and large-scale bombing, according to US officials. Proposed scenarios include targeting key islands such as Kharg Island, Larak Island, and Abu Musa, or disrupting oil shipments in the Strait of Hormuz. While Donald Trump has not made a decision and officials describe these plans as hypothetical, preparations for escalation are underway. Iran has rejected initial US demands but remains open to talks, though deep mistrust—particularly from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—continues to hinder progress.

FED'S MIRAN: APPROPRIATE TO REACH NEUTRAL RATE THIS YEAR; RAISED FED RATE PROJECTION DUE TO INFLATION DATA