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Iran’s parliament backs blocking Strait of Hormuz. Its closure would alienate Tehran further

Iran’s parliament backs blocking Strait of Hormuz. Its...

The decision to close the waterway now rests with the country's national security...

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Oil prices rise 1% as investors weigh whether Iran retaliation will disrupt crude supplies

Oil prices rise 1% as investors weigh whether Iran retaliation...

Oil markets are reacting to the impact of a U.S. decision to directly enter the...

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Russia watches on as ally Iran is pummeled — and it's unlikely to go to Tehran's rescue

Russia watches on as ally Iran is pummeled — and it's unlikely...

While Iran has helped ally Russia in its fight against Ukraine, there might be little...

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China’s support for Tehran grows more restrained as U.S. enters war between Israel and Iran

China’s support for Tehran grows more restrained as U.S....

While the U.S. openly threw its military heft behind Israel, Beijing's support for...

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Shipping groups avoid the Strait of Hormuz to reduce exposure after U.S. strikes on Iran

Shipping groups avoid the Strait of Hormuz to reduce exposure...

The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, is recognized...

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Trump calls 'obliteration' an accurate description of damage to Iran's nuclear facilities

Trump calls 'obliteration' an accurate description of damage...

Trump on Sunday disputed Iranian attempts to downplay the strikes on its nuclear...

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Why global markets are brushing off U.S. strikes on Iran

Why global markets are brushing off U.S. strikes on Iran

Investors are largely shrugging off escalations in the Middle East, with many strategists...

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Dollar surge could be short-lived after U.S. strike on Iran

Dollar surge could be short-lived after U.S. strike on...

Analysts say the dollar rally is masking concerns over U.S. fiscal policy, trade...

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Oil prices cut gains as traders weigh potential supply disruption after U.S. strikes on Iran

Oil prices cut gains as traders weigh potential supply...

Oil markets are reacting to the impact of a U.S. decision to directly enter the...

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NATO allies pledge to hike defense spending – but will they deliver?

NATO allies pledge to hike defense spending – but will...

NATO meets for its annual summit this week, with allies being pushed and shoved...