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The Wars in Ukraine and Iran Are More Alike Than You May Think
ByLara Jakes May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

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These Are 5 of the Main Issues to Be Resolved in an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal
ByAmelia Nierenberg May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists
ByAaron Boxerman May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian prisoners.

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U.N. Official Who Says U.S. Punished Her for Speech Wins a Round in Court
ByEphrat Livni May 21, 2026

The government has appealed a judge’s ruling that it violated the free speech rights of Francesca Albanese, who was sanctioned for speaking out against Israel.

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Inflation Fears Cloud G7 Economic Agenda as Iran War Persists
ByAlan Rappeport May 19, 2026

The United States and Europe were at odds over the Trump administration’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia.

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G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout
ByAlan Rappeport May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.

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Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
ByAmy Fan and Rebecca F. Elliott May 16, 2026May 22, 2026

An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

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Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz Leaves Safe Passage a Gamble
ByEphrat Livni and Euan Ward May 13, 2026May 14, 2026

Vessels are traveling without transmitting critical information meant to keep the waters safe, maritime intelligence experts say.

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Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures
ByLeily Nikounazar and Arash Khamooshi May 10, 2026

Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.

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Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran
ByNicholas Kulish, Neil MacFarquhar and Julian E. Barnes May 9, 2026

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.

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