de-escalation

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In an op-ed for the Guardian last week, Starmer wrote: “Britain’s national interest is best served by de-escalation, diplomacy, and the swift reopening of the strait of Hormuz.”

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The Pope has used numerous public addresses to denounce global conflicts and urge de-escalation in the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Key sticking points remained unresolved, leaving no clear path to de-escalation.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

What’s Next: Further de-escalation of tensions that allow for more shipments to pass through the Strait of Hormuz is a positive for Asian economies reliant on exports of chemicals and energy from the Persian Gulf.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

CPO prices may average around 4,700 ringgit this week, though a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict and softer crude oil could pull prices below 4,600 ringgit a ton, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026