Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Mistresses of the chokepoint

A richly detailed fantasy illustration portrays four elegantly attired women within an opulent Persian-inspired palace chamber illuminated by lanterns, candles, and golden ambient light. Intricate jewellery, embroidered silks, ornate carpets, and gilded furnishings create an atmosphere of extraordinary luxury. At the centre, a regal woman reclines upon cushions while attendants adjust her adornments, offer refreshments, and fan her with peacock feathers. Beyond a grand arched opening and an enormous gilded mirror, a narrow maritime waterway is crowded with tankers, warships, patrol craft, and helicopters. Fires burn along distant shorelines, while columns of smoke rise beneath a crescent moon, suggesting a region engulfed by conflict. The composition juxtaposes courtly splendour, wealth, and refinement against the ominous spectacle of war unfolding beyond the palace walls.
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Crude oil prices begin to rise once more with the renewal of combat in the Strait of Hormuz. {MarketWatch 7 July}

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-prices-rise-as-the-u-s-cancels-irans-license-to-sell-oil-030635fc

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