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The Biggest Things Driving the Nasdaq Lower Today: Iran Blockade Rattles Tech

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Talks stalled over two irreconcilable demands: the U.S. wants Iran to abandon its nuclear program entirely, while Iran seeks control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The breakdown raises the risk of heightened regional tensions around a key global energy shipping route. This is potentially market-moving for oil, shipping, and defense assets given the Strait of Hormuz's strategic importance.

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Talks stalled over two irreconcilable demands: the U.S. wants Iran to abandon its nuclear program entirely, while Iran seeks control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The breakdown raises the risk of heightened regional tensions around a key global energy shipping route. This is potentially market-moving for oil, shipping, and defense assets given the Strait of Hormuz's strategic importance.

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