Strait of Hormuz
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worldIran Escalates Strait of Hormuz Claims, UAE Dismisses 'Fragments of Dreams'
Iran expands military control claims over 22,000 sq km in Strait of Hormuz, challenging UAE and Oman waters amid US blockade and potential talks.
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worldAhmad Vahidi: The IRGC General Shaping Iran’s Wartime Strategy and Backchannel Talks
Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has become a key figure in Tehran’s military and negotiating posture, linked to the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing and Iran’s current pressure on the Strait of Hormuz.
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worldIran Conflict Rattles Asian Markets, Dims Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Geopolitical tensions push Asian markets lower, energy prices up, and reduce the likelihood of Fed rate cuts in 2026.
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financeStocks Rally on Nvidia Earnings and Samsung Strike Suspension
Asian markets surge on strong Nvidia revenue forecast and Samsung union deal. Oil prices stabilize as passage resumes through Strait of Hormuz.
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cryptoIran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz, Triggering Global Energy and Crypto Shockwaves
Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz passage, causing an energy crisis with severe implications for global markets and digital assets.
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worldIran Threatens Global Expansion of War If US Strikes Again
Iran warns of escalating conflict beyond the Middle East amid stalled ceasefire talks and rising tensions with the US.
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worldTrump Halts Iran Strike at Gulf States' Urging: Diplomatic Pause or Military Delay?
President Trump reveals planned US strike on Iran was called off after appeals from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. A temporary pause or a strategic retreat?
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worldTrump Weighs Iran Strike Options as Ceasefire Teeters
President Trump held a Situation Room briefing on military options against Iran after suspending attacks, raising risks for oil and crypto markets.