Trump says Iran 'war is very complete,' talks to Putin: Reports
U.S. stock market indices rose on the heels of reported comments by President Donald Trump that the war against Iran could be over sooner than first expected.
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Briefing: Trump reiterates threat of a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba as fuel crisis deepens
Strategic angle: The comments come less than a week after Trump suggested that his administration would turn its sights on Havana.
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Briefing: What role does the US base in Germany's Ramstein play in Iran war?
Strategic angle: The US airbase in Ramstein is crucial for coordinating US intervention in the Iran war, despite Germany's stance of neutrality.
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Briefing: Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
Strategic angle: President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
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Briefing: Iran defends strikes on Gulf neighbors. They say a 'huge trust gap' will last for decades
Strategic angle: Iran has defended its strikes against its Gulf countries but its neighbors say attacks have damaged trust for a long time.
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Briefing: Markets recover as Trump hints Iran war is nearing its end
Strategic angle: U.S. key benchmarks closed in the green after Trump signaled a near end to the Iran war.
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Briefing: U.S. Treasury yields fall as oil tumbles after Trump warns Iran over Hormuz flows
Strategic angle: Treasury yields fell as oil prices tumbled following Trump's warning to Iran regarding Strait of Hormuz shipments.
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Briefing: Tehran fires barrage of drones at neighbouring Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as Iran war enters Day 11
Strategic angle: Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti authorities report intercepting barrages of drones early on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war in Iran enters Day 11.
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Briefing: Israel expects Lebanon offensive to outlast Iran conflict
Strategic angle: IDF preparing extended campaign against militant group Hizbollah, according to people familiar with discussions
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Briefing: The handymen and drivers keeping Tehran running
Strategic angle: Even under bombardment, workers across Iran’s capital are delivering food and fixing potholes
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Briefing: Bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure to have major environmental fallout, experts warn
Strategic angle: Experts caution that the ongoing conflict and bombings will lead to significant long-term environmental damage.
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Briefing: Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war’s first drone attack on EU territory
Strategic angle: European nations show solidarity with Cyprus following a significant escalation in the Iran conflict.
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Briefing: Israel's double-edged ambitions in Lebanon
Strategic angle: The Israeli army aims to weaken Hezbollah but risks increasing civilian casualties and restoring legitimacy for its adversaries.
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Briefing: Iran: Mass rallies held in support of new supreme leader
Strategic angle: Hundreds of thousands rally for Mojtaba Khamenei following his father's assassination by an Israeli airstrike.
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Briefing: Donald Trump says Iran war will be over ‘very soon’
Strategic angle: Oil slides below $90 after surging to nearly $120 early in Monday’s trading session
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Briefing: Iran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israel
Strategic angle: Iran is strategizing to endure and disrupt energy supplies to counter US and Israeli pressures.
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Briefing: Everything from the last week of everything is gambling now
Strategic angle: Kalshi faces backlash after a class action lawsuit over unpaid wagers related to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Briefing: US Reaches Agreement to End Prosecution of Turkey’s Halkbank
Strategic angle: Justice department cites Ankara’s help in negotiating for release of hostages held by Hamas and a ceasefire with Israel.
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Briefing: Explosions heard across Doha, sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran strikes Gulf neighbours
Strategic angle: Iran intensifies aerial campaign against Gulf states, causing alarm in Qatar and Bahrain.
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Briefing: What to know about Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader
Strategic angle: The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile but has significant influence behind the scenes.
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