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Iran MOU Deadline: The IRGC Wildcard That Could Double Expat Energy Costs in SEA

Iran MOU Deadline: The IRGC Wildcard That Could Double Expat Energy Costs in SEA

Published on: 21/05/2026

Iran has 12-22 days of oil storage remaining. The civilian Foreign Ministry says a deal is inches away. The IRGC launched missiles at UAE targets in May and denied responsibility. For expats in Southeast Asia, the gap between those two facts determines whether Brent stays at $110 or reprices toward $130.