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Trump aides, fearing a midterm elections rout, push to keep Iran war 'quiet' for now

President Trump's aides seek to prevent Iran war escalation before elections. They are focusing on economic pressure to achieve concessions from Iran. This strategy faces challenges as both nations engage in recent retaliatory strikes. Military officials warn that prolonging the conflict strains munitions stockpiles. The administration aims to maintain a…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Wall Street Slides as US Strikes Iran Again, Oil Spikes and Fed Bets Firm Up

Iran strikes, an oil spike and hawkish Fed comments hit Wall Street Tuesday, even as Anthropic, SLB and Washington closed multibillion-dollar deals.

Latin Times · Sep 2

Iran accuses US of ‘war crime’ after missile blast kills four people at wedding

Blast also injures 68 guests at the wedding in southern Iran, prompting fears of escalation in hostilities

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

Iran accuses US of killing four in strike on wedding ceremony and vows ‘devastating’ response

The US and Iran appear to have returned to full-scale war after major strikes were launched on Wednesday night

The Independent UK · Sep 2

US-Iran war flares up again: How far can Tehran go in retaliation?

In response to renewed American strikes, Iran has initiated missile attacks on US assets across multiple countries. This aggressive stance indicates Tehran's willingness to broaden its regional attacks, jeopardizing oil shipments. The ongoing conflict poses significant threats to global shipping and energy supplies. Furthermore, Iran could resort to cyber or…

The Times of India · Sep 2

'November is a priority’: Donald Trump aides push to contain Iran war until midterm elections

Top Trump aides push to prevent Iran war escalation before November elections. The administration is focusing on economic pressure to secure concessions from Iran. Recent exchanges of strikes have increased tensions between the US and Iran. Military readiness and depleted munitions stockpiles also constrain White House strategy. America's Gulf allies…

The Times of India · Sep 2

Trump has no interest in ‘worthless’ deal with Iran as both sides launch new strikes

US Centcom said it had struck IRGC air defences and maritime assets as Iran targeted American bases across the region

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Global Market: European shares hover near one-month low as bond yields, oil prices surge

European shares hovered near a one-month low on Wednesday as rising government bond yields and escalating US-Iran tensions fuelled concerns over higher energy prices and inflation. The STOXX 600 was broadly flat, while Germany’s 10-year bond yield hit its highest level since April 2011, raising expectations of tighter ECB policy.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Global bond sell-off intensifies as US-Iran tensions stoke inflation fears

UK borrowing costs driven up, adding to challenges facing John Healey as he prepares for first budget

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

Joe Rogan slams Trump’s Lake Ontario name change as ‘a distraction’

‘Who cares if it’s Lake Ontario? It’s a good name,’ Rogan told listeners

The Independent UK · Sep 2