Iran Brands American Sanctions a Declaration of War

Iran Opens New Route Through Mine-Strewn Hormuz

Tehran has designated alternative shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the presence of sea mines as it begins a tentative two-week reopening of the world’s most vital energy artery. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued the directive on Thursday, instructing vessels to follow specific entry and exit paths to avoid “maritime safety hazards.”…

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Naira Strengthens Against British Pound to N1,788

Naira Holds Steady as Geopolitical Tensions Simmer

The naira remained largely unchanged on Thursday, trading at 1,379.50 against the dollar. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market show the currency opened at 1,378.98 before hitting an intraday peak of 1,380.00. This stability persists despite a volatile global backdrop that threatens to upend emerging market currencies. Local trading activity stayed moderate as dealers…

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