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Iran Seizes Another Ship in the Gulf. This Has Happened Before. It Will Happen Again.

What Happened

Iran has reportedly seized a vessel described as a "floating armoury" — a ship that legally stores weapons for hire, used by commercial vessels transiting piracy-prone waters. The seizure occurred in or near the Persian Gulf/Strait of Hormuz region. Details remain preliminary, with "reportedly" i...

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Whether you follow the diplomatic developments if you work in maritime shipping or have crew members aboard affected vessels. Whether you look up your investments' exposure to Gulf oil shipping rou...

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world via NPR, NY Times

Europe Wanted a Say on the Iran War, but It’s Still on the Sidelines

Europe Watches the Iran Conflict From Afar. It Has Done This Before.

What Happened

European nations have sought a role in shaping the military conflict involving Iran but find themselves excluded from key decision-making, according to the New York Times. Despite diplomatic efforts, Europe remains on the periphery as the U.S. and regional powers drive the conflict's trajectory. ...

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Whether you follow this diplomatic frustration story in real time. The outcome of European influence-seeking in Middle East conflicts has been consistently low for 30+ years — checking for daily up...

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