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Why Now: Policymakers don’t necessarily believe that a 25-basis-point hike by itself can quell inflationary forces caused by a war-induced oil shock, according to people familiar with the bank’s thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Iran, which has only allowed a trickle of ships to pass through the strait, has insisted that vessels obtain permission from its armed forces before transiting.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

But it is worth remembering that inflationary forces originating with that accord helped cause the 1987 stock market crash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

On Tuesday and Wednesday night, US and Iranian forces exchanged fresh waves of strikes following the downing of a US helicopter in the Gulf.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite their heroism, the 586th was never on the front lines, as were the two other regiments associated with Marina Raskova—the 586th’s job was always to protect the Soviet forces at the rear.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein