Geopolitical analyst Faisal Ali Shah discusses major policy shifts in the Trump administration, highlighting Chief of Staff Stephen Miller’s growing influence in shaping White House policies and the administration’s approach to drug trafficking and Iran. He also examines the impact of Republican electoral losses on Trump’s domestic agenda, the possibility of a greater focus on foreign affairs, Qatar’s mediation efforts involving Iran and Pakistan, and potential diplomatic discussions with China and Russia. Shah further points to mounting political pressure on U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the administration’s limited window of opportunity to pursue its policy objectives and secure a deal with Iran. @FaisalzUpdates #TrumpAdministration# #USPolitics# #IranDiplomacy# #Geopolitics# #PakistanTV#

OIL JUMPS AS IRAN HARDENS HORMUZ STANCE Oil prices climbed to daily highs as optimism over U.S.-Iran diplomacy faded following tougher comments from Iran’s security chief. Tehran reiterated that Hormuz will remain closed and negotiations will not resume unless Washington accepts Iran’s seven conditions. Brent rose 2.3% to $101.49, while WTI gained 1.7% to $92.09 as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough weakened.

PAKISTAN SIGNALS POSITIVE PROGRESS IN IRAN DIPLOMACY Pakistan's prime minister described recent diplomatic interactions with Iran and regional countries as "very positive." Islamabad reaffirmed its commitment to de-escalating tensions, restoring peace in the Middle East and supporting regional stability. Pakistan continues to position itself as a constructive diplomatic partner amid efforts to prevent renewed conflict.

OIL SLIPS AS U.S.-IRAN DIPLOMACY TAKES FOCUS Oil prices moved lower as markets weighed U.S.-Iran talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. WTI fell 1.4% to $93.32, while Brent dropped 1.2% to $105.35. Diplomatic progress could push crude lower, but tight physical supply and the risk of renewed Middle East escalation are limiting the sell-off.

Gold, silver rise as Iran diplomacy pressures crude, dollar weakens Spot #gold# and #silverprices# were higher in early U.S. trading Monday, supported by a softer dollar, easing crude oil prices and renewed hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Lower energy prices reduced some inflation concerns ahead of Tuesday's U.S. consumer price index report, although Friday's stronger-than-expected employment figures reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again in December. Spot gold was trading near $4,124.74 an ounce, up $54.15, or 1.33%, while spot #silver# was trading near $52.759, up $0.815, or 1.57%.