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The US-Iran Memorandum and the Coercion It Leaves in Place

On 17 June, at a dinner hosted by Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, Donald Trump put his signature to a memorandum of...

Iranians Remain Skeptical of Better Future Despite US Iran War Truce

Iran's government has portrayed the interim agreement with the United States as a victory that ended months of conflict and prevented further escalation. The...

Trump Warns Iran Ceasefire Could End as Israel Strikes Lebanon Again

U.S. President Donald Trump said the recently announced ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran is not yet a final deal and warned...

G7 Calls for Lebanon Ceasefire and Welcomes US Iran Peace Deal

Leaders of the Group of Seven met in Evian les Bains, France, where they called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and welcomed a...

US Iran Deal Includes $300 Billion Investment Fund With Over Half Already Committed

The United States and Iran are preparing to sign a framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and...

China’s stance on the US-Iran agreement and its terms

Beijing warmly welcomes the peace agreement and memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, considering it an important step toward de-escalating regional...

US-Iran Deal Faces Uncertainty as Strait of Hormuz Confidence Lags

A U.S.-Iran interim agreement aimed at ending the Middle East war has been announced, marking the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the conflict began...

Did Oil Markets Bet on Trump and Win on Iran War Pricing?

Oil markets experienced extreme volatility during the Iran war, which disrupted global energy flows after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed following U.S.-Israeli...

Iran War Energy Shock or Structural Turning Point for Global Oil and LNG Markets

The Iran war has already caused major disruption to global energy markets, particularly crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows through the Strait...

Why is Yen Still Weak Despite the Bank of Japan’s Interest Rate Hike?

The U.S. dollar hovered near a 10-day low on Tuesday after news of a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement boosted investor confidence and reduced demand for...

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How Extreme Climate is Reshaping Gulf Development Logic

As the United States-Iran conflict draws renewed global attention...

Will the Gulf ever recover from the Iran War permacrisis?

Before the launch of Operation Epic Fury back in...

Japan Releases Defense White Paper: Preparing for a Protracted Conflict Scenario

On August 4, 2026, the administration of Japanese Prime...

China’s Peacekeepers in Lebanon: Engineering Mandate, Strategic Subtext

On Monday, August 10, 2026, the 24th contingent of...
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