escalation
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The escalation comes after Pakistan-facilitated peace talks over the weekend between the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a resolution.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
This leaves bonds as a weak hedge against further escalation of the Iran situation, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“It raises the escalation risk,” said Helima Croft, head of commodities strategy at RBC Capital Markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
While the UK was not involved in the US-Iran talks in Pakistan, Sir Keir warned against "further escalation" in the Middle East after two sides failed to reach an agreement.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
This was Johnson’s first major escalation of America’s war in Vietnam.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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