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Strait of Hormuz is open, but economic pain is just beginning
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Strait of Hormuz is open, but economic pain is just beginning

At this week's IMF meetings, world leaders warned of the long-term impacts of the past six weeks of war

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Middle East

Is this the grand bargain that could end the Iran war?

The blockades are bad but consider them points of leverage for an actual negotiation. Here is what a positive outcome — for both sides — might look like.

Israel says Thunberg more influential ‘antisemite’ than Fuentes
Middle East

Israel says Thunberg more influential ‘antisemite’ than Fuentes

The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs released an analysis of 10 'prominent influencers in the global anti-semitic and anti-Zionist arena'

Why Trump’s Hormuz blockade is headed for a bust
Middle East

Why Trump’s Hormuz blockade is headed for a bust

First of all, if Washington establishmentarians like the idea, there must be something seriously wrong with it

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Europe

Russia's 'shadow fleet' makes mockery of UK naval power

Even if Britain sent troops to board escorted tankers, they might be fired upon with no effective military means to push back Moscow's navy

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Trump: US to block Hormuz,  shooting ourselves & allies in foot

Washington is clearly trying to process its failure at the negotiating table in Islamabad on Saturday