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Iran’s objective in its war is simple: disrupt oil exports and, by doing so, weaken its opponents’ economies.…
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War with Iran delivers a shock to the global economy
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By widening its war, the country hopes the US’s allies in the region will apply pressure to halt the campaign…
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Smart trade for the Gulf meltdown: Don’t look
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Explosions sound in Middle East as Iran conflict enters fifth day
As its leadership and security forces come under fire from Israel and the US, Iran is responding with missile and drone attacks across the…
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