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GCC, US call for Strait of Hormuz reopening and permanent Iran peace deal after Bahrain talks

June 25, 2026·Arabian BusinessEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil supply, with roughly one-third of seaborne crude passing through it; any disruption to shipping lanes or escalation of regional tensions historically correlates with volatility in GCC equity markets, particularly energy stocks, and broader risk-off sentiment in regional fixed-income and currency markets. Diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalation and ensuring maritime freedom have long-term structural relevance for GCC economies, as regional stability underpins investment confidence, foreign direct investment flows, and the predictability of hydrocarbon export revenues that anchor fiscal and monetary frameworks across the Gulf. Bahrain, as a hub for financial services and hosting significant US military infrastructure, of

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