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https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/525381/U-S-Israeli-pressure-on-Iran-risks-strategic-failure-Political
Tehran Times - U.S.-Israeli pressure on Iran risks strategic failure: Political strategist
Apr 11, 2026 - TEHRAN — Ashish Prashar, an award-winning political strategist and human rights advocate who has advised senior political figures in the United States and...
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https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260406-a-ground-war-with-iran-risks-another-vietnam-for-america/
A ground war with Iran risks another Vietnam for America – Middle East Monitor
Washington has a favourite word for moments like this: options. It sounds sober. Responsible, even. It suggests prudence, flexibility, a commander-in-chief...
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https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/qatar-elder-statesman-warns-israels-war-iran-risks-spiralling-out-control
Qatar elder statesman warns Israel’s war on Iran risks spiralling out of control | Middle East Eye
Mar 28, 2026 - Qatar’s ex-premier says escalation brings little to the US, but Israel stands to gain from a longer war
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https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/market-outlook/2026/04/02/market-outlook-trump-speech-fuels-inflation-fears-tied-to-iran-conflict/
Rising yields reflect inflation risks from Iran tensions
Apr 2, 2026 - Oil prices remain near $70 as investors weigh Iran conflict risks, inflation pressures and shifts in energy and gold positioning.
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https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-war-risks-private-credit-crisis-ai-bubble-bursting-bank-of-england-warns/
Iran war risks private credit crisis and AI bubble bursting, Bank of England warns – POLITICO
Apr 4, 2026 - U.K. central bank warns negative supply shock increases the odds of ‘vulnerabilities crystallising at the same time.’
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https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-14/China-says-US-blockade-of-Iran-ports-risks-escalating-tensions-1MkWxWoYkRW/p.html
China says US blockade of Iran ports risks escalating tensions - CGTN
Apr 14, 2026 - China said on Tuesday that US actions to block the Strait of Hormuz would only intensify tensions and undermine a fragile ceasefire.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/british-pm-starmer-calls-emergency-meeting-on-economy-as-iran-war-risks-mount
British PM Starmer calls emergency meeting on economy as Iran war risks mount | The Straits Times
Mar 23, 2026 - The country depends heavily on imported natural gas, and has high inflation and stretched public finances. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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https://www.americanbanker.com/news/the-big-risks-banks-face-in-the-us-iran-conflict
The big risks banks face in the US-Iran conflict | American Banker
Mar 3, 2026 - Markets were bracing for the chaos of a regional war; banks may be the target of sophisticated cyberattacks, experts warn.
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https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2026/04/13/865548.htm
Trump Blockade of Iran Ports Risks Widening War to High Seas
Apr 13, 2026 - US President Donald Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend risks widening a war now entering its
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https://www.cfodive.com/news/fed-policy-positioned-handle-risks-iran-war-williams-inflation-jobs-unemployment/817759/
Fed policy ‘well positioned’ to handle risks from Iran war, Williams says | CFO Dive
A war-induced oil supply shock “has begun to play out,” John Williams, vice chair of the Federal Reserve's policy-setting committee said, noting rising prices...
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https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-iran-stalemate-running-out-of-time-as-risks-for-trump-and-tehran-grow?ref=top-stories
US-Iran stalemate running out of time as risks for Trump and Tehran grow | The Straits Times
Apr 23, 2026 - Either the Iranians blink and return to the negotiations or a new flare-up in fighting is in the offing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/how-azerbaijan-benefits-and-risks-losing-iran-war
How Azerbaijan benefits — and risks losing — from Iran war - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading...
Mar 28, 2026 - Azerbaijan is cashing in on soaring oil prices and Israeli demand, but risks Iranian retaliation, pipeline attacks and regional blowback if the war escalates.
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/03/18/march-fed-meeting-live-updates-rate-decision--live/89169613007/
Fed meeting decision: Interest rates held steady amid Iran war risks
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https://www.10news.com/news/we-follow-through/san-diego-counter-drone-tech-company-explains-risks-of-iran-drone-threat-following-fbi-warning
San Diego counter-drone tech company explains risks of Iran drone threat
Mar 12, 2026 - A San Diego-based counter-drone technology company is explaining how potential Iranian drone attacks could happen — and how new technology can help detect...
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https://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-04-24/detail-ihfcvrrh5918519.shtml
China urges citizens to avoid Iran, calls on those there to leave amid security risks
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https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/rupee-hits-record-low-past-94usd-as-prospect-of-prolonged-iran-war-deepens-energy-risks/article70791119.ece
Rupee hits record low past 94/USD as prospect of prolonged Iran war deepens energy risks - The...
The rupee plunges to a record low of 94.15/USD amid escalating energy risks from the ongoing Iran war.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/04/economy/imf-boj-raise-rates/
IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks - The Japan Times
Apr 5, 2026 - The proposal comes amid market expectations the BOJ will raise interest rates as soon as April in the face of mounting inflationary pressure.
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https://www.news4jax.com/news/world/2026/03/26/iran-wars-environmental-toll-could-leave-damage-and-health-risks-for-decades-experts-say/
Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say
Mar 26, 2026 - The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s...
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https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/21/politics/trump-iran-ceasefire-talks-social-media-analysis
Analysis: Trump’s craving for the spotlight risks Iran deal hopes | CNN Politics
Apr 21, 2026 - Donald Trump has spent days negotiating peace in Iran — with himself.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-iran-stalemate-running-out-of-time-as-risks-for-trump-and-tehran-grow?ref=more-on-this-topic
US-Iran stalemate running out of time as risks for Trump and Tehran grow | The Straits Times
Apr 23, 2026 - Either the Iranians blink and return to the negotiations or a new flare-up in fighting is in the offing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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https://theconversation.com/trump-risks-falling-in-to-the-asymmetric-resolve-trap-in-iran-just-as-presidents-before-him-did-elsewhere-279374
Trump risks falling in to the ‘asymmetric resolve’ trap in Iran − just as presidents before him did...
Throughout history, powerful militaries have been thwarted by smaller adversaries with more determination.
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https://apnews.com/article/oil-iran-war-energy-trump-strait-hormuz-59cda050482d78183c7b9fa20825659f
Iran war underscores risks of Trump's focus on oil | AP News
Mar 19, 2026 - President Donald Trump says he knew oil prices would go up because of the Iran war as the conflict underscores the risks of his relentless focus on fossil...
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/05/oil-gas-markets-reaction-iran-war-hormuz-insurance/
Energy Markets' Reaction to Iran War Relatively Calm Despite Risks
Mar 5, 2026 - Each day of war that passes adds to the physical risks to global oil and gas, but so far markets have basically shrugged.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d6vyy9v61o
Iran war: Gas shortage risks pushing India towards polluting fuels
Mar 20, 2026 - Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.
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https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/03/06/iran-internet-shutdown-violates-rights-escalates-risks-to-civilians
Iran: Internet Shutdown Violates Rights, Escalates Risks to Civilians | Human Rights Watch
Mar 26, 2026 - Iranian authorities should immediately end the ongoing internet shutdown and communications restrictions, which place civilians at risk of further harm.
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https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2026-05-06/gold-drives-above-4700-iran-peace-progress-weakens-us-dollar-analysts-warn
Gold drives above $4,700 as Iran peace progress weakens U.S. dollar, analysts warn risks remain |...
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/31/myanmar-fuel-energy-shortage-iran-war-instability/
Myanmar: Iran War Fuel Shortages Raise Stability Risks
Apr 5, 2026 - After a string of political victories, the military regime might now grapple with fresh upheaval.
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https://www.americanbanker.com/news/powell-says-fed-cautious-as-iran-war-drives-inflation-risks
Powell says Fed cautious as Iran war drives inflation risks | American Banker
Mar 30, 2026 - Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is cautiously monitoring consumer sentiment as tensions from the Iran war push energy prices higher,...
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https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/oil-crisis-stokes-inflation-risks-mideast-iran-war-exposes-importers
Oil crisis stokes inflation risks for Mideast as Iran war exposes importers - AL-MONITOR: The...
Mar 9, 2026 - With crude oil briefly nearing $120 per barrel on Monday before giving up gains, the conflict is poised to reignite inflationary pressures around the world,...
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https://financialpost.com/news/economy/fed-minutes-dual-sided-risks-iran-war
U.S. Federal Reserve minutes show officials see risks from Iran war | Financial Post
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https://www.straitstimes.com/world/us-aggression-risks-pushing-a-cornered-iran-towards-a-global-shadow-war?ref=more-on-this-topic
US aggression risks pushing a cornered Iran towards a global shadow war | The Straits Times
Apr 22, 2026 - Explore how US aggression may push Iran towards a global shadow war, impacting international relations and regional stability. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca:443/investing/market-outlook/2026/04/02/market-outlook-oil-jumps-as-iran-conflict-threatens-energy-supply/
Iran tensions push oil higher as supply risks grow
Apr 2, 2026 - Markets fall as Iran conflict uncertainty drives oil higher, with investors watching supply risks and central bank response.
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https://euobserver.com/205861/eu-and-gulf-states-urge-iran-to-halt-attacks-amid-escalation-risks/
EU and Gulf states urge Iran to halt attacks amid escalation risks – EUobserver
Mar 6, 2026 - Asked if southern EU states were at risk of further aggression, EU commissioner Dubravka Šuica said:
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https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-iran-stalemate-running-out-of-time-as-risks-for-trump-and-tehran-grow
US-Iran stalemate running out of time as risks for Trump and Tehran grow | The Straits Times
Apr 23, 2026 - Either the Iranians blink and return to the negotiations or a new flare-up in fighting is in the offing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/video/iran-war-risks-escalating-again-as-tehran-says-it-hasnt-agreed-to-new-round-of-peace-talks/
Iran war risks escalating again as Tehran says it hasn't agreed to new round of peace talks - CBS...
Apr 20, 2026 - The Iranian regime says it never agreed to a new round of peace talks announced by President Trump, which he said could begin as soon as Monday in Pakistan....
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https://cfca.energy/2026/03/05/press-release-attack-on-iran-underscores-risks-of-californias-heavy-reliance-on-imported-oil-as-gas-prices-rise-affecting-drivers-in-the-southwest/
Press Release - Attack on Iran Underscores Risks of California’s Heavy Reliance on Imported Oil as...
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https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/25/chevron-warns-california-risks-fuel-crisis-unless-iran-war-eases/
Chevron warns California risks fuel crisis unless Iran war eases – East Bay Times
Mar 25, 2026 - The company says it may quit refining oil in the state unless officials roll back taxes and regulations.
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https://theweek.com/politics/risks-attack-iran-middle-east-war
What are the risks of an attack on Iran? | The Week
Feb 25, 2026 - Some Pentagon insiders are warning of potential risks of a new war in the Middle East.
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https://www.trtworld.com:443/article/f88def3962e6
Iran war lays bare Asia’s energy risks and fragile Pacific alliances - TRT World
Mar 31, 2026 - Asia’s heavy reliance on Gulf oil has turned the Iran war into a systemic shock - testing energy security, alliance commitments, and the limits of US...
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/24/world/politics/iran-weak-nuclear-deal-risk/
Trump’s rush to end Iran war risks delivering weak nuclear deal - The Japan Times
Apr 24, 2026 - With talks on hold amid a tentative ceasefire, the Trump administration is eager to find an alternative to restarting an unpopular war that has roiled markets...
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https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/market-outlook/2026/04/02/market-outlook-oil-jumps-as-iran-conflict-threatens-energy-supply/
Iran tensions push oil higher as supply risks grow
Apr 2, 2026 - Markets fall as Iran conflict uncertainty drives oil higher, with investors watching supply risks and central bank response.
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