Iran war
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Jet fuel crisis: UK plans to save the summer holidayThe Explainer As Middle East supplies dry up, airlines will be allowed to consolidate flights to minimise disruption
By The Week UK Published
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Can Trump do better than Obama’s Iran nuclear deal?Today's Big Question The president wants to outdo his predecessor. He faces major hurdles.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why are stock markets surging despite Iran crisis?Today’s Big Question All-time share-price highs reveal an ‘inexplicable optimism’, but fears of collapse due to US-Iran volatility are keeping bankers ‘awake at night’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Why Israel has fallen out of favor with AmericansTalking Points Wars in Gaza and Iran have weakened the longtime alliance
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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South Korea’s ‘war-like’ energy crisisIn the Spotlight War in Iran represents ‘turning point’ for the country, though lack of infrastructure and effective action have not resolved its dependence on oil
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Zug: The European ‘bolt-hole’ for the Gulf eliteUnder the Radar Historic town has earned the title ‘Swiss Monaco’, as Middle Eastern mega-rich flock to the lakeside haven
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Why is Trump turning to economic warfare in Iran?TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The Trump administration considers adding monetary munitions to its martial tool chest
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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US seizes Iranian tanker, roiling chaotic ceasefireSpeed Read The fragile ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Has the Iran war supercharged China’s ‘electrostate’ power?Today's Big Question Oil shock plays to Beijing’s dominance in renewable energy
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why the UK is not ready for warThe Explainer Requiring greater funding, and with shrinking personnel numbers, Britain is at ‘serious risk of being left behind’ its allies
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Soldiers and veterans have mixed feelings on the Iran warTalking Point The US should ‘articulate a very clear plan if we’re going to put American service members’ lives in jeopardy,’ one veteran said
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Could Trump cause a Catholic schism?Today's Big Question Pope Leo condemned the war and Trump accused him of ‘catering to the radical left’
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Trump vows Iran naval blockade after talks failSpeed Read The U.S. Navy will block “any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait,” Trump said
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Stranded in Iran: how the US pulled off a daring rescueIn the Spotlight Two US airmen were successfully recovered after their fighter jet was shot down over Iran
By The Week UK Published
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