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Trump, Iran Seal Ceasefire as Oil Flow Drops 10 M bpd.

4/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran agreed to a ceasefire after five weeks of U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Analysts say the conflict has drained U.S. missile stockpiles, exhausted Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors, cost $18 billion, and threatens the petrodollar system.
NBC News poll on April 1 showed Americans oppose war, while Bloomberg reported Iranian attacks have cut oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz by 10 million barrels per day, challenging the petrodollar.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran agreed to a ceasefire after five weeks of U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Analysts say the conflict has drained U.S. missile stockpiles, exhausted Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors, cost $18 billion, and threatens the petrodollar system.
NBC News poll on April 1 showed Americans oppose war, while Bloomberg reported Iranian attacks have cut oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz by 10 million barrels per day, challenging the petrodollar.