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World Politics & Diplomacy 20 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Iran Seeks to Weaponize Oil Prices Against Trump, Officials Say

Iranian officials are privately weighing whether to use pressure in the oil market to inflict political pain on President Donald Trump ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, according to reporting cited by The Washington Post. The strategy would exploit heightened instability around the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on shipping have already rattled global energy markets and raised fears of a broader maritime crisis.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM IST

Washington and Tehran Keep Talking Past Each Other as War, Deterrence and Diplomacy Collide

The latest round of U.S.-Iran signaling underscores a familiar pattern: each capital is speaking to different audiences, with different goals, and often on different assumptions about leverage. As military pressure, nuclear concerns and regional escalation risks converge, the gap between Washington’s deterrence strategy and Tehran’s bargaining posture appears to be widening rather than narrowing.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

Washington and Tehran Keep Talking Past Each Other as Nuclear Tensions and Regional War Risks Persist

The United States and Iran continue to send signals that suggest diplomacy is alive, even as both sides remain trapped in incompatible assumptions about leverage, deterrence, and red lines. The result is a familiar pattern: indirect contact, public posturing, and rising risk that miscalculation could again push the region toward conflict.

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Commodities, Energy & FX11h ago

U.S. Crude Slides Nearly 8% for the Week as Tehran Signals Hormuz Talks at the U.N.

U.S. crude oil fell sharply for the week after Iran and the United States held discussions on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, reviving hopes of a diplomatic opening around the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate ended Friday lower, while Brent also declined, as traders weighed Tehran's proposal to reopen the vital shipping lane under a temporary peace arrangement.

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World Politics & Diplomacy18 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

U.S. Says Iran-Backed Militias Are Routing Cash Back to Strained IRGC

The United States says Iran-backed militias are increasingly sending money back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a sign that Tehran’s regional proxy network is being used not only for influence but also for financial relief. The claim comes amid mounting pressure on Iran’s oil and fuel exports, with U.S. officials arguing that sanctions and maritime enforcement have sharply reduced Tehran’s revenue base.

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Global Economy & Central Banks16 Oct 2026, 02:38 AM IST

U.S. Weighs ‘Mother of All Bombs’ Option as Iran Vows to Keep Fighting

The U.S. military has reportedly prepared strike options for Iran that include the possible use of one of its largest nonnuclear bombs, escalating fears of a wider confrontation in the Middle East. Tehran has responded with defiance, signaling it will continue to resist pressure even as markets and policymakers brace for further volatility.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 06:46 PM IST

Iranian Basij Female Commander Killed in Latest Attack on Security Forces

An Iranian female Basij unit commander has been assassinated in southeastern Iran, according to reports, in the latest lethal strike targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ security network. The killing comes amid a sharp rise in militant violence near the strategically vital Chabahar region, intensifying pressure on Tehran as it confronts both internal unrest and external threats.

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Global Economy & Central Banks15 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM IST

Container Ship Sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Intensifies Pressure on Commercial Shipping

A container ship has sunk in the Strait of Hormuz amid a renewed wave of Iranian attacks on commercial vessels, underscoring the fragility of one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors. The escalation comes as Tehran seeks to disrupt shipping routes and curb any rebound in crude oil exports, raising fresh risks for global trade, insurance costs and energy markets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 04:23 AM IST

Trump Is Poised to Back Saudi Pressure on the Houthis as Iran Tensions Simmer

President Donald Trump is increasingly likely to align the United States more closely with Saudi Arabia’s campaign against Yemen’s Houthi movement, even as he has paused a broader confrontation with Iran, according to the strategic logic outlined by Responsible Statecraft and reinforced by recent regional reporting. The calculus reflects a familiar Trump-era mix of alliance politics, energy security, and pressure on Tehran, with the Yemen front offering a lower-cost way to signal resolve without immediately triggering a wider war.

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