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Briefing: Iran war: US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end war

Strategic angle: The proposal reportedly includes a one-month ceasefire and was conveyed to Iran via Pakistan.

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Briefing: Middle East live: Israeli strikes on South Lebanon leave nine dead

Strategic angle: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon result in multiple casualties amid ongoing conflict.

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Briefing: Currency markets drift as traders sceptical of US efforts to end Iran war

Strategic angle: Traders express doubts about the effectiveness of US strategies in resolving the conflict in Iran.

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Briefing: Canada and Norway move to capitalise on Iran war oil price surge

Strategic angle: Nations position themselves as reliable suppliers in a ‘desperate’ world

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Briefing: Stocks bounce and oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire reports

Strategic angle: Markets react positively to news of a potential ceasefire in the Middle East.

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Briefing: US oil price tumbles in latest bout of market volatility

Strategic angle: Donald Trump continues to play up prospect of deal with Iran, saying they are ‘talking sense’ in negotiations with the US.

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Briefing: US to deploy more troops even as Trump praises Iran talks

Strategic angle: Members of 82nd Airborne to join other forces in the Middle East ahead of president’s deadline for Tehran to end conflict.

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IAEA urges restraint after reported strike on Iran’s Natanz site

Vatican News reports on the IAEA's call for caution following the incident.

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Briefing: Trump says U.S. and Iran are 'in negotiations right now,' Tehran is 'talking sense'

Strategic angle: "Operation Epic Fury continues unabated" to achieve President Donald Trump's military objectives, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

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Briefing: Iran claims Israel, US, attacked near nuclear power plant, no technical damage or casualties

Strategic angle: Iran alleges an attack by Israel and the US near its nuclear facility, reporting no damage or injuries.

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Briefing: Kuwait warns of catastrophic global economic impact from Strait of Hormuz closure

Strategic angle: Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a domino effect on the world economy, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's CEO.

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Briefing: Iran war puts South Asia's Gulf remittances at risk

Strategic angle: Millions of South Asian workers in the Middle East provide a vital economic boost by sending money home. Economists warn these flows would be at risk if a protracted conflict dents the Gulf region's economies.

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Briefing: Iran war: US to deploy thousands more soldiers — reports

Strategic angle: The US combat forces are expected to come from the 82nd Airborne Division, which is capable of deploying anywhere in the world in under 24 hours.

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Briefing: Jamie Dimon says Iran war makes Middle East peace prospects better in the long term

Strategic angle: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued an optimistic viewpoint on Middle East peace, weeks into the war with Iran.

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Briefing: Lebanon's humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting continues

Strategic angle: The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing and Israel has announced it may occupy Lebanon's south long term.

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Briefing: Iran war sends US borrowing costs soaring by most since 2024

Strategic angle: Treasury yields jump in March as investors fret Middle East crisis will ignite fresh burst of inflation

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Briefing: As Iran war causes gas and airfares to spike, lawmakers warn of price gouging — but experts point to supply shocks

Strategic angle: With airfares and gas prices spiking, some lawmakers are warning of the potential for price gouging, even as experts point to extreme supply shocks.

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Briefing: Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended

Strategic angle: US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.

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Briefing: Middle East war weighs heavy on Iranian population

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in significant casualties and psychological impacts on the Iranian people.

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Briefing: Israeli forces to control south Lebanon up to Litani river

Strategic angle: Israel announces military control extending to the Litani River amid escalating tensions.