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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/07/japan/trump-japan-help-iran/
Trump chides Japan over Iran war, even as Tokyo ramps up diplomatic moves - The Japan Times
Apr 7, 2026 - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan must communicate both with the U.S. and Iran, and is seeking telephone calls with the presidents of both countries.
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https://www.vox.com/today-explained-newsletter/481592/iran-war-victory
Can the Iran war even be won? | Vox
Mar 24, 2026 - Who’s really winning the Iran war? Economic pressure and shifting goals complicate the idea of “victory.”
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https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-oil-iran-trump-026e3ab83a6256e36001b85058f92b5d
Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talks |...
Mar 23, 2026 - A cautious relief swept through financial markets after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war.
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https://www.sbs.com.au:443/language/english/en/podcast-episode/ai-disinformation-war-in-the-middle-east/z9auy16ij
'A massive reality check': AI-generated disinformation about war in the Middle East is even...
Mar 23, 2026 - As war in Iran and the broader Middle East continues, real and fake videos of the conflict are proliferating on social media — and it's getting harder to tell...
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https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/march-megadeals-anchor-global-ecm-in-1q26-even-as-middle-east-war-spurs-uncertainty-302729981.html
March megadeals anchor global ECM in 1Q26 even as Middle East war spurs uncertainty
Mar 31, 2026 - /PRNewswire/ -- A slew of megadeals in March defined activity in global equity capital markets in early 2026, as investors gravitated towards larger, more...
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/03/27/investors-patience/
When stock markets are rattled, even by war, it usually pays for investors to be patient
Mar 27, 2026 - The U.S. stock market has a track record of recovering from every steep drop it’s taken.
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https://retro.piefed.com/c/world/p/18447/oil-and-gas-prices-won-t-immediately-return-to-normal-even-if-the-iran-war-ends-the
Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns
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https://apnews.com/article/investors-war-trump-portfolio-stocks-401k-909716663d11c41c9a87fa8ee9a19c08
When stock markets are rattled, even by war, it usually pays for investors to be patient | AP News
Mar 27, 2026 - When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/23/extended-naval-blockade-is-an-admission-us-military-escalation-poses-even-greater-risk
Extended naval blockade is admission US military escalation poses even greater risk | US-Israel war...
Apr 24, 2026 - Battle of the blockades may still have more time to run as the US and Iran try to assert control over the strait of Hormuz
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/09/imf-head-kristalina-georgieva-iran-war-permanently-scar-global-economy
Head of IMF says Iran war will permanently scar global economy even if peace is reached | Global...
Apr 9, 2026 - Kristalina Georgieva says even ‘most hopeful scenario’ will lead to growth downgrade and cause permanent hit to living standards
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https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1611986/anti-war-vance-even-making-excuses-vance-says-we-ve-seen-evidence-iran-is-trying-to-rebuild-nuclear-weapons/
Anti-War Vance even making Excuses: Vance says, "we've seen evidence," Iran is trying to rebuild...
As Vice President, J.D. Vance operates within a
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https://www.vox.com/podcasts/484166/iran-war-trump-john-bolton-regime-change
Iran war: John Bolton on why even he’s against Trump’s campaign. | Vox
Mar 28, 2026 - He’s wanted regime change for 20 years. But not like this.
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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.hindustantimes.com/videos/trump-gets-desperate-chokes-own-arab-ally-to-get-even-with-iran-as-mojtaba-wins-hormuz-war-101776958293274.html
Trump gets desperate, chokes own Arab ally to get even with Iran as Mojtaba 'wins' Hormuz? | War |...
Apr 23, 2026 - America is escalating pressure on Iran through an Arab ally. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration has suspended U.S. dollar cash...
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https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/crypto-alternative-assets/bitcoin-ticks-even-trumps-iran-war-threats-cloud-markets
Bitcoin ticks up even as Trump's Iran war threats cloud markets - The Business Times
Apr 6, 2026 - Oil prices crept up on concerns that an end to the war may not be on the horizon
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https://www.vccircle.com/bernsteinwarns-rupee-could-breach-98-usd-even-if-lengthy-iran-war-is-avoided
Bernstein warns rupee could breach 98/USD, even if lengthy Iran war is avoided
Spillovers from war in the Middle East threaten to push the rupee past 98 per dollar and hurt Indian stocks, according to analysts at Bernstein,...
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https://www.kiplinger.com/economic-forecasts/inflation
Kiplinger Inflation Outlook: Rising Even if War Is Short | Kiplinger
Mar 11, 2026 - Kiplinger's Inflation Outlook tracks the Consumer Price Index to forecast changes that affect the prices you pay.
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https://apnews.com/article/stocks-record-war-iran-inflation-profits-3555dbbd948b63faad9656ebdfc4f223
Why Wall Street is setting records even with the Iran war still going on | AP News
Apr 22, 2026 - It seems so illogical. How can the U.S. stock market be setting records when gasoline prices are still expensive and the war with Iran is still going?
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https://theintercept.com/2026/02/28/us-attack-iran-iraq-war/
The Case for War With Iran Is Even Thinner Than It Was for Iraq
Feb 28, 2026 - The Trump admin can't seem to settle on a reason for war with Iran. That hasn't stopped them from planning a war without a
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https://news.sky.com/story/iran-war-latest-trump-tehran-us-israel-kharg-island-netanyahu-lebanon-strikes-drone-live-sky-news-13509565
Iran war latest: Trump says US public steering him towards ending conflict - even though he wants...
Apr 6, 2026 - Donald Trump has suggested he could end the war due to American public opinion. He has set Tehran a new deadline of 1am UK time on Wednesday to reopen the...
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https://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2024/05/21/amanpour-kattan.cnn
‘It’s difficult to even be cooking’ during the war, says Palestinian chef | CNN
May 21, 2024 - Christiane Amanpour speaks with Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan about how the war has affected his life and hometown of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/12/middleeast/trump-iran-war-analysis-intl
Trump may be unable to end the war he started with Iran, even if he wanted to | CNN
Mar 12, 2026 - A war that is “won” but also “not finished yet.” An “excursion” that requires Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” President Donald Trump’s rhetorical knots fit...
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https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202603/1357926.shtml
Trump tells aides he's willing to end war with Iran even if Hormuz Strait remains closed: report -...
U.S. President Donald Trump has told aides that he's willing to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, The...
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https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/iran-war-could-push-up-36828078
Iran war could push up cost of YOUR holiday even if you're not visiting Middle East - The Mirror
Mar 6, 2026 - Experts have warned that travelling to other destinations could soon become more expensive
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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-stocks/article-energy-fund-managers-say-cheap-oil-unlikely-to-return-even-after-iran/
Energy fund managers say cheap oil unlikely to return even after Iran war ends - The Globe and Mail
Apr 14, 2026 - Energy funds have benefited from higher oil prices after Iran effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz
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Robert De Niro's Deadly Request for This 10/10 War Thriller Made the Movie Even More Terrifying
Apr 24, 2026 - Robert De Niro asked for a live bullet to be put in his gun while filming The Deer Hunter, making the Russian Roulette scene even more terrifying.
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https://www.compuserve.com/pf/story/0001/20260401/65e520c30d94e7b6184e69d37a7cc09a
Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns
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https://www.dailynews.com/2026/03/31/europe-energy-prices/
Oil and gas prices won’t immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns
Mar 31, 2026 - Since the start of the war, the EU’s bill for imported fossil fuels has jumped by 14 billion euros, according to Jørgensen.
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https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41819654.html
Ireland set for months of high fuel prices even if war in Middle East ended today
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https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/diesel-prices-higher-iran-war-above-5-dollars/815615/
Diesel prices surge even higher due to Iran war, surpassing $5.38 | Supply Chain Dive
Per-gallon costs surpassed $5 for the U.S. across all major regions this week, putting additional pressure on carriers and shippers.
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https://www.ms.now/11th-hour/watch/is-the-iran-war-making-the-gap-between-the-rich-and-the-rest-of-us-even-wider-2496897091815
Is the Iran War making the gap between the rich and the rest of us even wider?
Apr 18, 2026 - Trump's announcement about the Strait of Hormuz injected a bit of hope into the economy, alongside plenty of caution until it becomes clear whether ships will...
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