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July 12, 2026, 02:50 PM - 4 min read
Precious metals, traditionally regarded as safe-haven assets during periods of uncertainty, have witnessed sharp price swings in recent sessions as geopolitical developments and macroeconomic factors continue to shape investor sentiment.
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July 11, 2026, 04:03 PM - 6 min read
Trump’s reticence for full-scale escalation means we are unlikely to return to the war of February 28. Iran’s determination to show control means we are also not likely to see the ceasefire hold or a substantial peace agreement forthcoming.
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July 10, 2026, 02:18 PM - 6 min read
Khamenei’s funeral was designed as a powerful political and diplomatic tool to project defiance and continued resistance against what Iran has called “global arrogance”. The government aimed to demonstrate its legitimacy, regional reach, public support and continued mobilising capacity despite the isolation efforts of its enemies. This mission seems to have been accomplished.
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July 9, 2026, 04:45 PM - 6 min read
The structural flaw in the ceasefire deal was visible from the outset. The MoU rested on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz in return for the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil – almost the only lifeline sustaining the Iranian economy. But nothing in the agreement resolved the question of Lebanon.
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July 8, 2026, 03:32 PM - 2 min read
The president described the Iranian leadership as 'scum'.
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June 30, 2026, 10:03 AM - 2 min read
Brent crude futures for August delivery, set to expire today, fell 1.03 per cent to $72.40 per barrel. Brent crude for September delivery was down 0.54 per cent at $73.51 per barrel.
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June 28, 2026, 09:10 AM - 2 min read
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating the Memorandum of Understanding between Washington and Tehran and threatened to “militarily complete the job”. On the other front, Israel has bombed southern Lebanon, killing at least one person, just a day after signing a framework agreement with the Lebanese government to end hostilities.
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June 23, 2026, 07:49 PM - 3 min read
In a lengthy post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump asserted that Tehran had made major concessions during ongoing diplomatic negotiations aimed at establishing a broader peace framework following months of conflict and instability in the Middle East.
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June 22, 2026, 05:46 PM - 4 min read
The US and Iran have agreed on a 60-day roadmap towards a final accord and a de-confliction mechanism for Lebanon, mediators said.
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June 20, 2026, 07:31 PM - 5 min read
Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz again citing ceasefire breaches, while 13 Indian ships remain stranded and New Delhi monitors the situation closely.
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June 19, 2026, 05:18 PM - 6 min read
The final outcome of the war has been a complete loss of face for the US, particularly its President Trump and a moral and psychological victory for Iran. Iran, in the coming times will strategically emerge much stronger in the region. Having withstood the mighty US, will not only raise the country’s stature across the region, but globally as well.
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June 17, 2026, 06:13 PM - 4 min read
Earlier in March, Beijing also announced emergency humanitarian assistance worth USD 200,000 for victims of a bomb attack on an elementary school in Iran during the period of heightened tensions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
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