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Briefing: Trump’s Venezuela strategy has failed in Iran

Strategic angle: The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei has dashed the US president’s hope of picking Iran’s new leader

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Briefing: Hezbollah reports clash with overnight Israeli raid in east Lebanon

Strategic angle: Militant group Hezbollah said its fighters clashed with Israeli troops during an overnight raid in eastern Lebanon.

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Briefing: Israelis divided over war with Iran as conflict expands

Strategic angle: Air raid sirens ring out across Israel, alerting residents of Iranian missile launches, a sound that now dictates the daily lives of Israelis.

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Briefing: Iran attacks Israel, Gulf states, after naming new leader on Day 10 of war

Strategic angle: The price of crude oil briefly neared $120 a barrel Monday as Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei the supreme leader and then launched new attacks at Israel and Gulf states.

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Briefing: Iraq coach wants World Cup play-off to be postponed

Strategic angle: Iraq head coach Graham Arnold advocates for rescheduling the World Cup play-off to enhance his team's chances of qualifying.

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Briefing: Iran war: Is Europe prepared for the fallout?

Strategic angle: The conflict between the US and Iran keeps unfolding, with thousands of Iranian casualties and escalating fighting across the Middle East.

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Briefing: Oil prices surge, stocks slide as Iran war spirals further

Strategic angle: Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis discusses the EU economy's resilience amid the ongoing conflict.

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Briefing: Oil prices walk back gains as G7 nations consider tapping emergency oil reserves

Strategic angle: The U.S. ordered non-emergency government staff to leave Saudi Arabia as the widening Iran war rattled markets and sent oil prices surging above $110 per barrel.

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Iran Could Retrieve Uranium at Site U.S. Bombed Last Year, Officials Say

Officials indicate that Iran may recover uranium from a site previously targeted by U.S. airstrikes.

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Briefing: European markets set to slump on Middle East turmoil as oil price surges

Strategic angle: European stocks are expected to start the new trading week heavily lower as traders track developments in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices.

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Reported Saudi oil release eases pressure on Asian markets

Asian markets cut losses after reports of Saudi crude supply, though durability of the relief move remains uncertain.

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Briefing: Think geopolitics is bad? Look at geoeconomics

Strategic angle: Markets suggest the Iran ramifications are likely to drag on and spread.

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Escalating Strikes in Gulf Region: A Strategic Risk Assessment

As U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran escalate, Bahrain and the UAE report increased strikes on civilian targets, highlighting significant geopolitical risks in the region.

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Strategic view: Dow Jones Futures Await Oil Prices' Next Move. Iran Rejects Calls For Cease-Fire.

Strategic implications in focus: Market analysts are closely monitoring oil prices as geopolitical tensions rise.

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Iran's Bold Military Moves Signal Increased Isolation as Major Powers Remain Passive

Iran's recent military actions reflect a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape, with Russia and China opting for non-intervention, raising concerns about regional stability.

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Azerbaijan's Response to Iranian Drone Attacks Raises Regional Tensions

Azerbaijan's reported injuries from Iranian drone strikes highlight escalating tensions, with a pledge for retaliation that may have broader geopolitical ramifications.

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Russia's Warning on Gas Supplies Signals Shift in Energy Dynamics

Putin's recent comments about potential gas supply disruptions to Europe highlight a critical shift in energy dynamics, particularly influenced by fluctuations in Iran's energy market.

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Turkey's NATO Missile Interception: A Catalyst for Regional Tensions?

Turkey's claim of NATO intercepting an Iranian missile could signify a pivotal moment in regional geopolitics, with implications for conflict escalation.

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Strategic view: Market analysts react to US-Israel strikes on Iran

Strategic implications in focus: Market analysts provide insights on the implications of US-Israel military actions against Iran.

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Strategic view: How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets

Strategic implications in focus: An analysis of the potential impact of US-Iran relations on global financial markets.