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Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Build
ByRebecca F. Elliott and Joe Rennison June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Some analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen.

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Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
ByMichael Crowley and Eric Schmitt May 29, 2026

President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.

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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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Senate Republicans Cast Doubt on a Potential Peace Deal With Iran
ByMinho Kim May 24, 2026

Lawmakers, including some of President Trump’s closest allies, slammed the emerging agreement as effectively undermining the president’s own war goals.

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Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.

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How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
ByAmanda Taub May 20, 2026

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

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How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
ByAmanda Taub May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

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Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War
ByMegan Mineiro May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress.

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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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Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge
ByEuan Ward May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

President Trump threatened “another big hit” on Iran, saying the country had days to return to the negotiating table, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.

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