The Atlantic
Trump Says Iran Deal Close; Markets Yawn, Ships Still Stuck, Mines Still Mines
Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close, but ships, mines, and markets are all taking their sweet time to believe it.
2026-05-27
The Atlantic
2026-05-03
The Guardian Europe
Iran War Accidentally Does What Climate Activists Couldn't: Accelerate the End of Oil
Trump’s war on Iran might not make oil flow, but it’s making renewables look awfully attractive to countries tired of being held hostage by fossil fuels.
The Good Times
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