escalation
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The escalation in attacks on Monday dashed optimism among investors who had been hoping for an imminent peace deal to end the war in Iran.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
“While the United States and Iran have been in negotiation gridlock for a while, the fact that a full-scale escalation has not materialised should be a sign of comfort by itself.”
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Treasury yields rose as renewed escalation in the Middle East weakened hopes for a near-term peace agreement and oil prices rebounded.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The escalation threatens to derail talks aimed at ending the war between the US, Israel and Iran.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
This is when Robert McNamara broke with the policy of open-ended escalation.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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