hostilities

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With the full restoration of energy and other material supplies likely to take time after the eventual end of the Iran hostilities, supply chains may remain constrained and prices elevated for an extended period.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Reports that Iran insists on keeping its enriched uranium, rather than sending it abroad, sparked concerns that hostilities would resume.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Higher oil prices are big part of that, and Brent Crude rose again on Friday as the summit between U.S. and China failed to end hostilities in the Middle East.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Little wonder that the chancellor and PM are eagerly hoping for an end to hostilities in the Gulf, and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Only a few hours after the outbreak of hostilities between Japan and the United States, San Piedro Island late last night was prepared—temporarily at least—for an air raid bombing or other serious emergency.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson