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Briefing: Jamie Dimon says Iran war makes Middle East peace prospects better in the long term

Strategic angle: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued an optimistic viewpoint on Middle East peace, weeks into the war with Iran.

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Briefing: Lebanon's humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting continues

Strategic angle: The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing and Israel has announced it may occupy Lebanon's south long term.

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Briefing: Iran war sends US borrowing costs soaring by most since 2024

Strategic angle: Treasury yields jump in March as investors fret Middle East crisis will ignite fresh burst of inflation

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Briefing: As Iran war causes gas and airfares to spike, lawmakers warn of price gouging — but experts point to supply shocks

Strategic angle: With airfares and gas prices spiking, some lawmakers are warning of the potential for price gouging, even as experts point to extreme supply shocks.

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Briefing: Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended

Strategic angle: US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.

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Briefing: Middle East war weighs heavy on Iranian population

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in significant casualties and psychological impacts on the Iranian people.

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Briefing: Israeli forces to control south Lebanon up to Litani river

Strategic angle: Israel announces military control extending to the Litani River amid escalating tensions.

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Briefing: Germany laments Trump's 'avoidable, unnecessary' Iran war

Strategic angle: Germany's leaders express concern over strained US relations amid ongoing conflict in Iran.

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Briefing: Iran and Hezbollah still able to coordinate strikes on Israel

Strategic angle: Iran continues to strike Israel, with missiles bypassing air defenses and causing injuries in Tel Aviv.

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Briefing: White House to pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to kill off East Coast wind farm projects

Strategic angle: The announcement comes as the Iran war disrupts global oil and gas supplies, making the U.S.' development of its LNG resources more urgent.

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Briefing: Carmakers rush to secure aluminium as Middle East war hits supply

Strategic angle: Disruption to power supplies and shipping bottlenecks have affected key sources of production in Gulf

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Briefing: Iran war: US and Iran at odds over peace talks

Strategic angle: Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt are emerging as potential regional mediators. Follow DW for more.

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Briefing: Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticism

Strategic angle: Trump's assertion of dialogue between the US and Iran has sparked both optimism in markets and doubts among analysts.

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Briefing: Oil rises with Brent crossing $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions keep traders on edge

Strategic angle: Trump's statement sent oil lower, while equities jumped. Still, the recovery on Tuesday suggests lingering skepticism over Trump signaling a de-escalation.

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Briefing: Trump plays up prospect of diplomatic end to Iran war

Strategic angle: US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist

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Briefing: ‘If Iran Keeps Its Uranium, Everything Was for Nothing’: Experts and Officials React to Trump’s Pause

Strategic angle: Experts weigh in on the implications of Trump's decision regarding Iran's uranium stockpile.

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Briefing: Heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep across parts of the Gulf States

Strategic angle: UAE authorities remain on high alert as heavy rain, strong winds and dust storms are expected to hit the country this week.

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Briefing: Chevron CEO says Iran war impact isn't fully priced into oil market, traders have ‘scant information’

Strategic angle: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth highlighted the disparity between physical oil supply and futures market pricing amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Briefing: Strategic battle unfolds between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Strategic angle: Khiam is the last Shiite-majority town on the road leading to the northeast of Lebanon, facing renewed internal divisions and trauma from past conflicts.

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Briefing: If Iran war sends oil prices up 100%, here's what history says will happen to the stock market

Strategic angle: Analyzing historical data to predict stock market reactions to oil price surges due to geopolitical tensions.