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Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war Reuters

US must return to interim deal, no ceasefire extension talks, senior Iranian source says Reuters

Fallout from Iran war continues to reverberate across economy even as petrol prices decline

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US Reuters

President Donald Trump claimed the US had “total control over the Hormuz Strait,” saying “We own it” and that Iran's actions will be met with force. Talks appear to be deadlocked as each side hardens their stance. Oil prices have been climbing as traders remain uncertain about the prospects of a dea

TUI avoids another profit warning as Iran war further dents travel bookings Reuters

TKMS sees increased demand from Middle East following Iran war Reuters

Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official says Reuters

Fallout from Iran war continues to reverberate across economy

In 2025, Matthew Fuhrmann wrote, “U.S. Allies and Adversaries Are Attempting Nuclear Deterrence Without Weapons – Will It Work?,” where he argued countries don’t always need to go as far as actually building nuclear weapons to reap the benefits of nuclear deterrence. A year later, we asked Matthew t