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U.S. and Iran Look to Next Talks After Preliminary Deal
U.S.-Iran diplomacy

U.S. and Iran Look to Next Talks After Preliminary Deal

Iran’s foreign minister said negotiations would resume immediately after a Friday signing, while President Trump said he hoped the conflict would soon be behind both sides

Jun 16, 2026

Hormuz Reopening Deal Begins Longer Test for Energy Markets
Energy diplomacy

Hormuz Reopening Deal Begins Longer Test for Energy Markets

A U.S.-Iran agreement may ease pressure from the energy crisis, but the recovery hinges on whether companies trust the deal to hold and be extended

Jun 15, 2026

EV Sales Surge Abroad as U.S. Buyers Remain Cautious
Electric vehicles

EV Sales Surge Abroad as U.S. Buyers Remain Cautious

A New York Times report summarized in the source material points to a widening contrast between Europe and much of the world, where electric vehicles are selling faster, and the U.S. market

May 13, 2026

Iran warns it is ready to ‘teach a lesson’ as Trump questions ceasefire
Middle East ceasefire strain

Iran warns it is ready to ‘teach a lesson’ as Trump questions ceasefire

The warning followed President Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest response to a U.S. peace proposal, while violence also flared in southern Lebanon

May 12, 2026

Iran’s new Hormuz map shows why the strait remains its key leverage
Hormuz tensions

Iran’s new Hormuz map shows why the strait remains its key leverage

The Revolutionary Guard’s expanded maritime claim follows a U.S. escort push through a largely closed energy chokepoint and reported attacks in the UAE

May 05, 2026

Panama Canal dispute puts U.S.-China shipping tensions back in focus
Maritime chokepoints

Panama Canal dispute puts U.S.-China shipping tensions back in focus

Washington and regional partners accuse Beijing of pressuring Panama-linked vessels, while China denies the charge as another major waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, remains disrupted

Apr 30, 2026

Infantino says Iran will ‘for sure’ play at U.S.-cohosted 2026 World Cup
World Cup 2026

Infantino says Iran will ‘for sure’ play at U.S.-cohosted 2026 World Cup

The FIFA president argued sport should stay outside politics as war fuels doubts; Iran has two group games slated in Inglewood and Seattle

Apr 20, 2026

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