Relief and wariness: Asia watches US-Iran deal for real impact

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Asian nations are experiencing a mix of relief and wariness regarding a US-Iran peace deal, set to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, mediated by Pakistan. The agreement aims to end over three months of conflict in the Gulf, lift the US blockade on Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint. This waterway is vital for energy-importing Asian economies, as it handled approximately 20 million barrels of oil daily in 2024, representing 20% of global consumption. While the deal promises immediate relief, regional leaders are awaiting confirmation of the Strait's reopening and a subsequent easing of oil prices. Analysts suggest that the agreement's long-term success will depend on its ability to navigate ongoing nuclear talks and persistent geopolitical distrust.

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The Strait of Hormuz carried about 20 million barrels per day of oil in 2024, equivalent to 20% of global consumption.

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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz directly concern energy-importing economies in Asia.

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The US-Iran agreement is intended to end over three months of war in the Gulf and halt the US blockade of Iran.

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Asia anticipates immediate relief but not yet reassurance from the US-Iran deal.

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The Iran-peace-deal" class="entity-link entity-topic" data-entity-id="131860" data-entity-type="topic">US-Iran peace deal is likely to bring immediate relief but not yet reassurance for Asia, as leaders across the region watch whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens, oil prices ease and the agreement can withstand the nuclear talks and geopolitical distrust still ahead, analysts say.The agreement, mediated by Pakistan and scheduled to be signed on Friday in Switzerland, is intended to end more than three months of war in the Gulf, halt the Iran" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="146898" data-entity-type="event">US blockade of Iran and reopen one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints.The Strait of Hormuz carried about 20 million barrels per day of oil in 2024, equivalent to 20 per cent of global petroleum liquids consumption, making any disruption a direct concern for energy-importing economies in Asia, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration.

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