de-escalation
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On Sunday a US official said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had proposed a plan for "gradual de-escalation" there to Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The official said this would create space for gradual de-escalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“It’s worth reiterating how the dollar now enjoys stronger macro support than it did in early May, when markets latched onto an overly optimistic de-escalation narrative,” said Francesco Pesole, a currency strategist at ING.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Veteran SPD lawmakers Rolf Mützenich and Ralf Stegner both welcomed the cancellation of the missile deal in particular as a sign of de-escalation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
"Even when all suspicions point toward Iran or Iran-aligned groups, governments may avoid immediate public attribution because they want to preserve room for de-escalation and avoid being trapped into a military response," Bitar said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
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