US may extend Russia and Iran oil waivers, signaling a strategic pivot with far-reaching impact on prices, geopolitics, and sanctions …
Iran
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BUSINESSPOLITICS
Trump Signals Iran Reset, Threatens 50% Tariffs on Allies
by Dean Dougnby Dean DougnU.S. hints at regime shift, nuclear rollback, and sweeping penalties for nations arming Iran
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Futures & Commodities
Russia’s Oil Windfall Masks a Deep Economic Crisis
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnIran conflict boosts Kremlin revenues—but experts warn Russia’s economy is quietly deteriorating beneath the surface
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Markets climb as oil surges, confidence drops, and geopolitics unsettle global outlook
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Internal power struggle and war costs push Iran toward financial breakdown amid sanctions and rising inflation
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Futures & Commodities
Trump Floats Seizing Iran Oil as War Drives Prices Higher
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnUS signals possible takeover of Kharg Island as Brent surges and Middle East tensions threaten global energy flows
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Tehran seeks control of a vital oil chokepoint, reshaping global trade and energy markets
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Tehran signals conditional openness while war intensifies, keeping oil markets and global risks on edge.
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POLITICS
U.S. Proposal Reaches Iran as Pakistan, Turkey Emerge as Mediators
by Daphne Dougnby Daphne DougnTehran signals cautious openness via backchannels, even as it publicly rejects talks with Washington.
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Islamabad steps in as potential mediator as Trump signals progress—while Tehran denies negotiations are underway.