de-escalation
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Turkey and Saudi Arabia, which also came under Iranian attack during the war, called for de-escalation, with Riyadh "urging all parties to prioritise wisdom" by resuming peace talks.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
“The de-escalation raised hopes of easing disruption to oil supplies in the region,” ANZ Research analysts say in a research report.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Sterling’s recent recovery against the dollar reflected hopes for a de-escalation of the Middle East conflict, Convera said, adding U.S. interest-rate expectations will determine whether sterling rises above $1.3420.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
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
With yields already testing 4.6%-plus, futures pricing in later hikes, and a narrow window of de-escalation opening, Warsh has a rare opportunity.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
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