hostilities

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Moreover, hostilities in the Persian Gulf have generated huge turbulence in commodity markets and both Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are extremely active here.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Both sides have since exchanged intermittent fire, without returning to full-scale hostilities.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But this week’s confrontation with Israel, the first time Iran engaged in direct hostilities in defense of an ally, represents a significant shift, said Sadegh Larijani, head of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Peace talks in the Gulf region are said by President Donald Trump to be back on track, and the recent hostilities between Israel and Iran have halted.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I stressed that a mutually agreed-upon cease-fire to end hostilities ought to be the first order of business, for without that, no business could be conducted.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela