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IR Scholars Worry About U.S. Conflict With Iran
The U.S. strikes against Iran on Saturday provoked a wide array of responses. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration made no…
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Overview: Rapidly Rising Supply Restrains Geopolitical Risk Premium
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Key Takeaways The S&P 500 advanced 1% on Monday, June 23, 2025, as investors weighed the potential severity and impact…
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Refining: War Whittles Margins, But Diesel Comes to Rescue
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Don’t Let Sanctions Against Iran Lapse
The United States has struck a crippling, but not fatal blow at Iran’s nuclear weapons aspirations. Similarly, Israel’s methodical strikes…
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Four questions (and expert answers) about Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz
New Atlanticist June 23, 2025 • 4:37 pm ET Atlantic Council experts On Monday, Iran launched a volley of missiles…
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Iran Retaliates Against U.S. With Strikes on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Iran retaliating against U.S. strikes, the two-day NATO leaders’ summit, and…
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Symbolic Missile Attack Calms Oil Markets
Iran fired missiles at a US air base in Qatar after promising it would respond “proportionately and decisively” to President…
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What’s the Chance that Oil Prices Top $100? And What Might Happen If They Did?
Key Takeaways Oil could climb to $120-130 a barrel if the conflict between Israel and Iran, which the U.S. entered…
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Was the Iran Strike Constitutional?
A lot of people over the next few days are going to argue with confidence that President Trump violated, or…
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Trump’s Iran Strikes Intensify War Powers Debate
The Trump administration did not give Congress advance warning of the attack, prompting outcry from Democrats and some Republicans. Hegseth…
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Markets edge higher Monday after Iran fires missiles at U.S. base in Qatar
U.S. stocks rose and oil prices fell Monday, showing investor calm in the face of Iran’s attack on a U.S.…
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Oil Tumbles 7% After Iran Spares Energy Sites
by Bloomberg | Mia Gindis, Alex Longley | Monday, June 23, 2025 | 4:03 PM EST Oil plunged by more than…
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Goldman Flags Scope for Higher Oil and Gas on Mideast Scenarios
by Bloomberg | Yongchang Chin | Monday, June 23, 2025 | 4:00 PM EST Goldman Sachs Group Inc. flagged the possibility…
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Iran’s Qatar ‘Missile Strike’ Was a ‘Performative Attack’
Key Points and Summary: Iran’s missile strike on Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base on June 23rd was not a genuine military…
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Iran launches limited retaliation to U.S. attack on nuclear sites, indicating potential opening for de-escalation
Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of…
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Pakistan is maintaining strategic clarity amid the Israel-Iran war
MENASource June 23, 2025 • 3:08 pm ET Sahar Khan For Pakistan, the escalating Israel-Iran conflict has been a long-time…
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Iran Takes a Huge Hit but Isn’t Doomed or Out of Options
It started with a rhetorical sleight of hand June 19, when President Donald J. Trump said he needed about two…
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Trump, Iran, and the Constitution
As a constitutional matter, was President Trump required to have congressional authorization before he militarily struck Iran’s nuclear facilities? The…
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The Intelligence Behind the Strike: Was Everyone Wrong About Iran’s Nuclear Program?
OPINION — On June 13, 2025, just after midnight, Israel launched a military operation against Iran, citing an urgent need…
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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy markets, but there are ways to get around it
The Strait of Hormuz avoided Tehran’s initial response to the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, sending…
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Anthony Pompliano strikes deal to create publicly-traded Bitcoin treasury company
Crypto investor and financial influencer Anthony Pompliano’s Bitcoin-native financial service company has made plans to go public via a special-purpose…
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What To Expect From Fed Chair Powell’s Congressional Testimony Tuesday
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to testify before Congress on Tuesday. Powell could face questions about…
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Key Takeaways U.S. equities were higher at midday as concerns oil prices would spike because of the U.S. attack on…
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Zohran Mamdani Just Showed How to Stand Up to Trump
Mamdani and Brad Lander prove they know how to say “no” to a lawless president and his war—while rival Andrew…
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As Trump and Netanyahu Push for War, Europe Is Once Again Silent
June 23, 2025 Ahead of a NATO summit, European capitals are unwilling to strain ties with Washington. US President Donald…
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As Israel and the US Attack Iran, the ‘Axis of Resistance’ Remains on the Sidelines
Editor’s Note: Arman Mahmoudian is an expert on the so-called ‘Axis of Resistance’ – non-state militant groups that have been…
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Why Iran May Not Close Hormuz and Limit Showdown With US
Islamic Republic News Agency Iran is unlikely to disrupt maritime traffic in the strategic Strait of Hormuz and limit the…
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The Deafening Silence of Iran’s Proxies
The lack of a meaningful response from the so-called “Axis of Resistance” to the Israel-Iran war reveals how exhausted it…
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Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program Isn’t Dead Yet
Key Points and Summary – Following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Russian official Dmitry Medvedev hinted that countries like…
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The D Brief: Trump joins Israel’s war; Results of Iran strikes unknown; World reacts; What happens next?; And a bit more.
The outcome of President Trump’s decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites remains far murkier than the president’s claim to have “obliterated”…
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How Will Iran Respond?
Expect the regime to rely on proxies and focus on soft targets. On Saturday, at President Donald Trump’s direction, U.S.…
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Persian Gulf shipping faces severe congestion as GPS jamming has increased the risk of collisions, while escalating regional tensions force…
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The War the World Has Feared for Decades Is Here
World / June 23, 2025 The US and Israel have launched a war of aggression against Iran, based on lies.…
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Hormuz Closure: Ample Stocks Provide a Months-Long Buffer
Iran’s parliament on Sunday voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which…
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NATO’s Critical 1.5 Percent
OPINION — This week’s NATO Summit will focus on the proposal that each member raise its overall defense spending to…
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“No Kings” Has to Become “No More Wars”
Donald Trump killed the anti-war right—but offers a chance to revive the anti-war left. Anti-war protesters rally in Los Angeles…
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Don’t Call the War on Iran Preemptive
In February 2003, as U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld was arguing for a preemptive strike on Iraq, German Foreign Minister…
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What If Trump’s Iran Gamble Pays Off?
Once again, Benjamin Netanyahu has manipulated a U.S. president into not just accepting his military decisions, but following his lead.…
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The Impact of the Attack on Iran and U.S. Foreign Policy Calculus
As the crisis with Iran intensified over the past two weeks, President Donald J. Trump publicly zigged and zagged between…
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No More Global Oil Markets?
metamorworks/Shutterstock The oil business was never simple or stable. But for the half century after Opec nationalizations and the US-Gulf…
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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
U.S. stock futures are ticking lower as investors monitor developments in the Middle East following the U.S. attack on Iran;…
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JPM Analysts Look at Israel Military Conflicts and Oil Prices
In a research note sent to Rigzone on Wednesday by Natasha Kaneva, Head of Global Commodities Strategy at J.P. Morgan,…
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Hezbollah Remains on the Sidelines Despite the US Strike on Iran
Even after the historic and impressive US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Hezbollah has remained outside the circle of the…
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Home Subsea OneSubsea delivers final subsea tree for ‘world’s largest deepwater oil & gas field’ June 23, 2025, by Nadja…
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How Long Can Cyprus Stay Out of the Fray?
Since the escalation with Iran, Cyprus has emerged as central logistical hub for Israel. Just hours after Israel’s strike on…
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The Gulf States the Day After the American Strike
Since the outbreak of the direct confrontation between Iran and Israel, the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Saudi Arabia, the…
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Global Stocks Edge Higher, Oil Pares Gains After US Strikes Iran
KEY TAKEAWAYS Global stocks are edging higher and oil prices are paring gains as investors bet that Middle East tensions…
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Oil Market on Edge Waiting for What Iran Will Do
The oil market looks relaxed, but it is still on edge waiting for what Iran will do. That’s what Bjarne…
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Spotlight Report: Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites (June 19, 2025)
Since the outbreak of direct hostilities between Israel and Iran on June 13, 2025, Israeli strikes have occurred at major…
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A call on Europe to help prevent large-scale war between Iran and the United States
ECFR Council members urge European governments to pull every available lever to prevent escalation in the Middle East Statement View…
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World Braces for Iran Response to US Strikes
The unprecedented US airstrikes on Iran have set traders and governments worldwide on edge, as the Islamic Republic warns of…
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Watch These Bitcoin Price Levels Amid Volatile Trading After U.S. Strikes Iran
Key Takeaways Bitcoin briefly fell below $99,000 on Sunday to its lowest level in more than six weeks as news…
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Experts Assess Strikes, Response and What Comes Next
EXPERT SUMMARY — Given this weekend’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the incredible fast pace at which events are…
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Is an Iranian bomb now more or less likely? It depends on these factors
Maxar high-resolution satellite imagery of the Fordow fuel enrichment facility that revealed unusual truck and vehicular activity near the entrance…
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Why Trump Changed His Mind on Iran
For months, he seemed to prefer a nuclear deal over military action—until he didn’t. Cook-Steve-foreign-policy-columnist4Steven A. Cook By Steven A.…
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Dow futures drop 150 points while oil prices jump after the U.S. bombs Iran’s nuclear sites and widens Mideast conflict
U.S. stock futures signaled anxiety Sunday night as Wall Street weighed the implications of deepening U.S. involvement in the Middle…
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Precision Strikes And Dialectical Contradictions
Friends, One of the challenges of writing a newsletter like this is that our new cycle feels like a cyclone.…
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The role for ASEAN in Syria’s restoration
In December 2024, The Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad collapsed, creating shockwaves few anticipated. An unstable Syria threatens global energy…
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Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn’t the goal
President Donald Trump on Sunday called into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the…
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MAGA Voters Back Trump On Iran and Reject Isolationism
As President Donald Trump was making his final decision to launch a U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear program, Washington has been abuzz…
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U.S. attacks on Iran resemble a ‘TikTok-style war’ and may be peak military involvement, geopolitical expert says
The U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s top nuclear facilities are not the start of a prolonged campaign, according to the Eurasia…
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#WTH Iran Won’t Give Up Its Nukes
Let’s start with Iran itself. The Middle East is my region, and I hold the Iranian people in very high…
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Expect Iran to retaliate against US networks, DHS says
Bojanikus/Getty Images By David DiMolfetta Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW June 22, 2025 03:39 PM ET Iran Cyber White House Homeland Iran-linked…
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Shipping on high alert in Mideast after U.S. strikes on Iran
The shipping industry was placed on high alert on Sunday with warnings that Tehran could retaliate against commercial vessels following…
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U.S. Strike on Iran: Regional and Diplomatic Fallout
Upcoming Event On June 23, AGSI will host a discussion on the United States’ attack on Iranian nuclear sites. President…
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JD Vance says Iran is ‘clearly not very good at war’ and should seek peace while declaring the U.S. has ‘no interest’ in ground troops
The Trump administration continued to signal its desire for negotiations with Tehran after bombing Iran’s key nuclear facilities. In an…
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Investors Brace for Market Fallout From U.S. Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites
Investors on Sunday were bracing for a flight to safety after the U.S. struck three Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday evening. …
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World Leaders Urge Restraint Following U.S. Strikes on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States had conducted successful military strikes on three Iranian nuclear…
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Why a Wider War With Iran Is Unlikely
Iran’s nuclear program has posed one of the greatest challenges to U.S. and global security for more than two decades.…
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Bitcoin plummets below $100,000 after U.S. strikes Iran nuclear sites
The world’s largest cryptocurrency on Sunday dipped below $100,000 for the first time in over a month following U.S. airstrikes…
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Americans more concerned about nuclear Iran than illegal immigration, survey finds
Missiles fired from Iran in the sky over the West Bank on June 21, 2025. Wisam Hashlamoun / Anadolu via…
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US strikes on Iran not a step toward ‘open-ended war,’ SecDef says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth waves a printout of a Donald Trump social-media post while addressing reporters at the Pentagon on…
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How Trump Could Lose This War
For all its destructiveness, U.S. involvement in Israel’s war on Iran so far has been limited. U.S. President Donald Trump…
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How will Iran respond to US strikes on its nuclear program?
GET UP TO SPEED “We have to respond.” Though he did not specify how, Iran’s foreign minister made clear on…
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US joins Iran-Israel war
President Donald Trump speaks at the White House on June 21, 2025, after ordering the bombing of Iran. He is…
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Democrats Need to Reclaim Anti-War Politics
President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Secretary of State…
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U.S. Strike in Iran: Insights by INSS Researchers
Raz Zimmt, Director of the Iran and the Shiite Axis research program: “This morning, it’s very tempting to dwell on…
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For 250 years, it’s been ‘change or lose’ for our military. Here’s what needs changing now
A U.S. Marine Corps corporal with the School of Infantry-West trains with a drone at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., on…
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What to Expect in Markets This Week: Investors Digest News of US Strikes on Iran, Await May PCE Inflation, Powell Testimony, Earnings from Nike, FedEx, Micron
Key Takeaways Investors are preparing for a volatile start to the week in financial markets after the U.S. struck three…
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The American Strike in Iran: What Comes Next?
In his speech following the strike on Iran’s three main nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—President Trump emphasized that “our objective…
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Gold prices should hit $4,000 as U.S. deficits may overshadow the Israel-Iran conflict, BofA says
Gold is often seen as a safe-haven asset during times of global turmoil, but wars and geopolitical conflicts typically aren’t…
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B-2 bombers have taken off from US as Trump weighs Iran strike
B-2 stealth bombers have taken off from the US and are headed over the Pacific, multiple news outlets reported, as…
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EU Abandons Proposal to Lower Price Cap on Russian Oil
by Bloomberg | Michael Nienaber, Suzanne Lynch & Kamil Kowalcze Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 7:00 AM EST The European Union…
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Canadians snapped up U.S. debt in April despite Trump’s tariffs, but the bond selloff tanked its value
Canadians have been ditching all-things American after having enough of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats about tariffs and making their…
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Key Takeaways The S&P 500 slid 0.2% on Friday, June 20, wrapping up the shortened trading week as investors mulled…
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Europe Seeks Diplomatic Solution to Israel-Iran Conflict
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at diplomatic efforts to end the Israel-Iran conflict, a landmark vote in…
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Grossi Push for New Iran Inspections Meets Wary Reception
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Oil Gains on Volatile Week
by Bloomberg | Alex Longley, Mia Gindis | Friday, June 20, 2025 | 4:13 PM EST Oil fell after President Donald…
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Will Trump Waste His Triumph?
Readers of these notes know that I’ve been critical of Donald Trump in the past, but if I’m now correct…
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Markets flatline amid Trump’s delay on Iran and potential Fed cuts in July
The S&P 500 dipped 0.2% on Friday as investors waited on President Donald Trump’s next move on Iran and a…
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How Resilient are Energy Markets in Times of Crisis?
“The chronic turbulence in Europe and the Middle East, particularly since the 2019 attack on Abqaiq, appears to have baked…
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Obama’s Prophetic Voice Has Never Been More Needed
As various leaders call for resistance against Trump’s march to dictatorship, one prophetic voice has been missing in action. Barack…
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Iran Could Still Roil Energy Markets
Israel continues to pound Iran with air strikes as the war between the two countries enters its second week. Israel…
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The Metternich of the Bronx
When Ukrainian and Russian officials met for a second round of cease-fire discussions in Istanbul on June 2, it was…
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N7 Initiative leads first privately-sponsored congressional delegation focused on Abraham Accords to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain, amid Israel-Iran war
WASHINGTON, DC – June 20, 2025 – The N7 Initiative, a partnership between the Atlantic Council and the Jeffrey M.…
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Jet Fuel Prices Soar as Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies
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Europe’s Fuel Supply Lines in Jeopardy Ahead of Busy Summer Season
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Top Stock Movers Now: Kroger, CarMax, Accenture, and More
Key Takeaways U.S. equities were mixed at midday as the market was cautious ahead of the weekend as the fighting…
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Four Questions Trump Should Consider Before Attacking Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly approved military plans to attack Iran but is giving himself two weeks to make…
