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
Equity markets have recently been driven by the positivity generated by the U.S. first-quarter reporting season, and expectations for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Tickmill said it remained under pressure as hopes of geopolitical de-escalation and progress toward a deal in the Middle East could reduce safe-haven demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
After a flare-up in tensions around the American effort to unblock shipping traffic, markets appeared to welcome apparent de-escalation External link between Washington and Tehran.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
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