Video: US-Iran Exchange Fire Again - Stimulus Continues into Q2

The United States and Iran have once again engaged in an exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil trade. Both nations are accusing each other of initiating the attack, exacerbating the already fragile ceasefire situation. Meanwhile, the government plans to deploy further economic stimulus for the period of April to June 2026. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that additional stimulus is necessary for the domestic economy. For more details, see the Evening Up programme on CNBC Indonesia (Friday, 08/05/2026).