de-escalation

Example Sentences

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But "the persistence of threats to critical Iranian infrastructure keeps escalation risks elevated, with no credible de-escalation path in sight", Chan said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“Until there is greater clarity on the path to de-escalation, markets are likely to remain highly volatile.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Uncertainty remains, but evidence is building that when there are signs of de-escalation, investors are eager to reengage.”

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Since the start of the Iran conflict, stock-market gains driven by hopes of de-escalation have tended to fade by the end of the week, Hackett noted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"It has a really compelling interest to do what it can to contribute to de-escalation efforts."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026