Iran ceasefire has brought a sudden fall in oil prices – but this pause underscores the volatility in the market
Even in more peaceful times, oil is considered to be one of the world’s most volatile commodities.
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Is Trump losing the support of his Maga base?
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson, two of the Maga movement’s most prominent figures, have broken with Trump in recent months.
Iran war: Tehran’s assertive rhetoric signals a new and dangerous phase in conflict
The US-Israeli war against Iran appears to be entering a new cycle of escalation.
The conflict in the Middle East has provided a true test of the resilience of the global economy
And a US blockade of the strait of Hormuz is unlikely to ease the situation.
Is the Gulf losing its grip on the oil world?
Oil producers across the Americas have responded to the disruption in the Gulf by increasing output and exports.
Why it’s unlikely that Saudi Arabia wanted the US to bomb Iran
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran had recently begun to thaw.
Iran is putting pressure on the US‑UK ‘special relationship’ – but it has survived worse over the years
The US president has turned on Keir Starmer over the conflict in Iran.
How Iran used Ali Khamenei’s funeral as a political and diplomatic tool
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s week-long funeral was transformed into far more than a state ceremony.
The flaws at the heart of Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire deal
Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah’s rocket attacks have boxed the US president into a corner.
Where peace talks between the US and Iran currently stand
It seems highly doubtful that a comprehensive deal can be reached that adheres to Trump’s proclaimed red lines.
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