turmoil

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Given the market volatility sparked by the U.S. attack on Iran, Vanguard Wellington may be just what investors need to ride out the turmoil.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In 1971, the U.S.-backed Shah of Iran put troops on Abu Musa along with Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb during a period of turmoil sparked by British retreat from the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Europe’s physical supply of energy is still guaranteed, despite the turmoil in the Middle East, Von der Leyen said at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At the time, the US was in turmoil.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While French soldiers engaged in “acts of collective indiscipline,” as their commanders preferred to say, the Russian army was collapsing and Russia itself was in turmoil.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman