Iran
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worldIsrael's Covert Base in Iraq Raises Regional Tensions
A covert Israeli military base in Iraq has escalated regional tensions, with implications for Iran and U.S. involvement.
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cryptoTrump Weighs Iran Military Options as Crypto Markets Brace for Impact
President Trump convenes national security team to discuss military options against Iran, as Bitcoin prices react to Middle East tensions.
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worldGlobal Trade Reroutes as Iran's Hormuz Blockade Bites
Shipping firms bypass the Strait of Hormuz after traffic drops 97%, sending Brent crude above $90 and reshaping global commerce.
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worldTrump Admits US Armed Iranian Dissidents, Fracturing Peace Talks
President Trump confirms US supplied weapons to Iranian dissidents, undermining diplomacy just as fragile ceasefire holds.
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worldIran Sets Hardline Terms for U.S. Talks Amid Conflict
Tehran demands five conditions, including security guarantees and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, before any negotiation.
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financeUS-Iran Tensions Threaten Global Oil Supply via Strait of Hormuz
The fragile US-Iran truce is at risk, potentially disrupting the Strait of Hormuz and driving WTI crude oil prices higher.
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financeBOJ Hawks Push for June Rate Hike Amid Iran Oil Shock
BOJ minutes reveal hawkish split with members flagging a near-term rate hike, potentially as soon as June, due to Iran war inflation risks.
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financeStrait of Hormuz Closure Pushes WTI Crude Oil Toward $110
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive WTI crude oil prices, with markets pricing a 50% chance of reaching $110 in May 2026.