(Not so) Strait Forward

The world’s riding the Hormuz rollercoaster.

On Friday, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open,” prompting oil prices to tumble ~12% and stocks to hit record highs. President Trump thanked Iran, but said Uncle Sam would maintain its blockade of Iranian ports until a deal is “100% complete.” In response, Iran played the Uno-reverse and re-closed the strait on Saturday, fired on two Indian-flagged ships, and told all vessels that approaching the strait means “cooperation with the enemy.”

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday, and an extension is looking increasingly uncertain.

Yesterday morning, Trump announced U.S. negotiators would be in Pakistan today for fresh peace talks, but neither Iran nor Pakistan confirmed. Later, Trump threatened to “take out” all Iranian power plants and announced the U.S. had seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship.

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PRAY WITH US
Though peace seemingly shifts from imminent to elusive with each headline, God’s desire for shalom hasn’t changed; nor has his desire to hear from His people (Psalm 46:6-7)

“Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: Kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all people the true love of peace, and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth; that in tranquility your kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen”
Book of Common Prayer, Page 654