regional

Example Sentences

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Historically, Iran’s 1979 revolution transformed it from a U.S.-aligned monarchy to an adversarial theocratic state — a legacy that shapes today’s fears about protracted conflict and regional destabilization.

From Salon

The Strait of Hormuz, a maritime chokepoint vital to the world’s crude-oil exports, has come into sharp focus as fears of a broader regional conflict grow.

From MarketWatch

"I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability."

From BBC

Airspace closures and regional travel disruptions are widespread, and military forces across the Middle East are on heightened alert.

From Salon

Most mainstream analysts had thought a direct hit on Iran’s oil export infrastructure was unlikely because it would risk a sharp price spike, higher gasoline prices, and wider regional blowback.

From Barron's