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The conflict between the US and Iran is beginning to flare again and President Donald Trump says he couldn’t care less. He’s confident his new plan for an “Economic D-Day” that brings Iran to heel by collapsing its economy is a winner. Perhaps, but making it so will take a great deal of internationa

The CIA director’s recent unannounced visit to Moscow has raised speculation about Russian plans to escalate attacks. The post Where and how Putin could expand his war in Europe beyond Ukraine appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Gulf shares slide after US and Iran exchange strikes Reuters

Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors Reuters

US eyes airlines, digital assets as Iran-related targets, Bessent says Reuters

Iran blacklists more ships trying to sail through Hormuz, govt website shows Reuters

Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran won't last long Reuters

US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East Reuters

Asian stocks were poised to track Wall Street higher as oil’s surge eased after President Donald Trump played down the prospect of a prolonged conflict with Iran, tempering inflation concerns.

Moscow claims to be ready for peace once the "root causes" of the Russia-Ukraine War are addressed, but Putin's demands confirm that he believes the "root cause" of the war is the existence of an independent Ukraine, writes Kateryna Odarchenko. The post For Putin, the ‘root cause’ of the war is the