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Global Stocks Surge as Iran Peace Hopes Push Oil Lower
Global financial markets rallied on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement with Iran could be signed within days, raising hopes...
Lebanon Is Not Netanyahu’s Escape Route
There is a familiar cruelty in the way Lebanon is treated whenever Israel wants to change the regional conversation. A village becomes a message....
Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Near as Hormuz Risks Persist
Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran rose after President Donald Trump said a peace agreement could be signed within...
Trump: US Will Strike Iran very hard tonight, Take Energy Control
President Donald Trump announced that the United States would take strong action against Iran, stating it would hit the country "very hard tonight. "...
Why Iran Needs Lebanon for Leverage Against the US
Iran is actively trying to maintain its influence in Lebanon, making the country's situation a key part of its negotiations with the U. S....
Could Hormuz Reopening Trigger an OPEC Crisis?
The Strait of Hormuz has long been the most important chokepoint in global energy markets, carrying nearly one fifth of the world's oil and...
From Security State to Regional Mediator: Pakistan’s Surprising Diplomatic Moment in the middle of the Iran War
Out of the raging war in the Middle East and its geopolitical reverberations, a new geopolitical actor is rising. While major states like India...
China Criticizes US Strikes on Iran During Negotiations
China strongly condemned the US and Israeli attacks against Iran, deeming the targeting of a sovereign state during negotiations and the assassination of its...
Trump Says Iran Will ‘Pay the Price’ Over Delayed Deal
U. S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran has delayed negotiations to reach a deal and warned that they would "have to pay the...
Dollar Steady as US Iran Tensions and Inflation Data Keep Markets on Edge
The U.S. dollar held largely steady against major currencies as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East with expectations surrounding key U.S....