Since late April, a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been collapsing under the weight of irreconcilable demands — Tehran seeking sovereignty, reparations, and a comprehensive settlement, Washington insisting that guns fall silent before harder questions are addressed. President Trump's dismissal of Iran's proposal as 'garbage' has left the Strait of Hormuz largely sealed, oil markets convulsing above $104 a barrel, and a watching world uncertain whether diplomacy can still find purchase before the silence between nations becomes something irreversible.
The Economic Times
· May 12, 2026
· security
· 3 min read
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Iran peace deal collapses as Trump rejects Tehran's demands, oil prices spike
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Geopolitical Impact
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Collapsed Iran-U.S. peace talks and Strait of Hormuz closure threaten global energy security, elevating regional tensions and oil prices above $104/barrel amid competing demands.
Escalation Risk
critical
Confidence
HIGH
United States
Iran
Middle East
Israel
Lebanon
Global energy markets
Europe
Asia
India
U.S. reasserts hardline posture under Trump, rejecting Iranian demands and maintaining pressure through naval blockade. Iran leverages Strait of Hormuz control and regional proxies (Hezbollah) as negotiating leverage. Israel's regional military position strengthened by U.S. backing but faces escalation risks. Global powers dependent on Middle East oil face reduced leverage as energy becomes weaponized.
Mirrors 2018 U.S. withdrawal from JCPOA, triggering sanctions spiral, regional proxy conflicts, and oil market volatility. Similar pattern of negotiation collapse followed by economic coercion and military posturing.
Economic Lens
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Collapsed Iran-U.S. peace negotiations and Strait of Hormuz closure drive oil prices above $104/barrel, creating significant inflationary pressure on global energy markets and downstream industries.
Market Signal
bearish
Confidence
HIGH
Energy/Oil & Gas
Transportation & Logistics
Petrochemicals
Aviation
Automotive
Manufacturing
Shipping & Maritime
Higher oil prices will increase fuel costs at pumps, raise transportation expenses, elevate heating/electricity bills, and increase prices for goods dependent on energy-intensive production and shipping. Low-income households face disproportionate burden.
Central banks may face pressure to maintain hawkish stances despite inflation concerns; governments may consider strategic petroleum reserve releases; potential sanctions escalation; increased focus on alternative energy investments and supply chain diversification away from Middle East dependency.