Trump meets key Iran war mediator as UAE reveals major oil export surge despite conflict

Why it matters: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations remain far from a breakthrough and rejected Tehran's terms, while Iran's president said Tehran is prepared to negotiate without yielding to pressure. Key numbers: Before the war, roughly one-fifth of global petroleum liquids consumption and more than one-fifth of global LNG trade passed through the Strait of Hormuz, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration. CENTCOM reported more than 3,000 commercial vessels transited Hormuz with U.S. military support over six months. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Trump meets key Iran war mediator as UAE reveals major oil export surge despite conflict

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