de-escalation
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On Sunday a US official said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had proposed a plan for "gradual de-escalation" there to Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The official said this would create space for gradual de-escalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Risk proxies should start the week firmer on U.S.-Iran de-escalation hopes, but FX markets may hesitate to chase gains as details around Iran’s nuclear program and uranium enrichment remain unclear, the bank says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
While the possibility remains that hostilities could flare up again in the Persian Gulf, Haefele is adamant that gradual de-escalation is ongoing, citing President President Trump’s assertion that a cease fire is still in effect.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
After a flare-up in tensions around the American effort to unblock shipping traffic, markets appeared to welcome apparent de-escalation External link between Washington and Tehran.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
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