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Iran war: Tehran’s assertive rhetoric signals a new and dangerous phase in conflict

Iran’s threat to target American warships with an enhanced ballistic missile appears to mark a new and potentially more dangerous phase of the Middle East conflict, six months in. Tehran says its solid-fuel Qassem Basir missile enables it to “take action against any threat, even before it is carried out”.…

The Conversation · Sep 8

The U.S. And Iran Keep Fighting To Transport Crude In The Middle East. Maritime Authorities Are Sounding The Alarm.

The Consultative Shipping Group (CSG) said "parallel systems" are emerging and threaten to create a two-tier system in international shipping.

International Business Times · Sep 8

The Pentagon has 50,000 troops still stationed across the Middle East. Officials are now reportedly considering cuts to U.S. forces in the region

Presidents have tried to pivot away from the Middle East for 25 years

We Got This Covered · Sep 8

Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict heighten supply worries

Oil prices surged on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated. Iran's warnings of potential retaliation fueled concerns over supply disruptions, impacting global oil shipments. Experts anticipate limited supply from the Persian Gulf continuing through late 2026. In light of these ongoing interruptions, Goldman Sachs has revised its oil…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Why the AfD’s German triumph is a win for Putin – and leaves Ukraine exposed

ANALYSIS: The AfD and the Trump administration, with its special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are bound into a commercial friendship run out of the Kremlin by one man, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Turkey lifts inflation forecast to 28.4% as Middle East conflict pushes outlook higher

Turkey lifts its inflation outlook as the Middle East conflict weighs on the country's economic projections.

Euronews · Sep 7

Turkey lifts year-end inflation forecast to 28.4 percent

In a notable revision, Turkey has elevated its inflation forecast for the end of 2026 to 28.4 percent, a figure that surpasses last year's estimates. The adjustment has been attributed to the repercussions of the Middle East war. While inflation is expected to taper off to nine percent by 2029,…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Israel cuts fuel tax as US-Iran conflict pushes up gasoline prices

Israel's finance minister ordered a fuel excise tax cut for two months. This action addresses the recent surge in gasoline prices across the nation. Petrol prices reached an all-time high, causing public dissatisfaction and concern. The tax reduction aims to lower the price of gasoline per litre. Global oil prices…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Charting the global economy: US Job Growth exceeds projections

US labour market gains momentum, and Asian economies are holding up despite the conflict in the oil-rich Middle East.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Putin Pauses Strikes On Ukraine As US Envoys Arrive. Hope Flickers.

Washington has been pushing to end the conflict, which is now in its fifth year. The conflict lost momentum after the US attention veered to its conflict with Iran in the Middle East, which began late in February.

International Business Times · Sep 5