1. The United States has reportedly agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets amid renewed trilateral talks in Islamabad, Pakistan.
2. Tensions are escalating in the Strait of Hormuz with conflicting military reports, as Iran claims to have issued warnings while the US denies them.
3. Former President Trump has issued aggressive statements about "clearing" the Strait of Hormuz and claimed to have sunk Iranian boats, adding to market uncertainty.
US-Iran Talks Progress, Hormuz Tensions Rise, Trump Adds to Volatility