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Crude oil prices increased Wednesday as investors assessed the potential for extended conflict in the Middle East following Houthi strikes on a Saudi Arabian refinery.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth is said to have removed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from his leadership role in strategy and policy. The move comes as President Trump minimizes the importance of current diplomatic discussions with Iran.
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JD Vance reportedly contacted Mohsen Rezaei at Trump's direction to restart peace talks. The goal is to avoid a short, intensive US military strike on Iran if diplomacy fails before the midterm elections.
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Vance is said to have reached out to an Iranian hardliner in an effort to resume negotiations. Trump is aware of the move but threatens to resume military strikes after the midterm elections.
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Qatar-led officials are reportedly attempting to revive diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran. The effort aims to prevent renewed hostilities after the upcoming midterm elections, according to three sources.
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Mediators are pushing Iran to permit IAEA access to bombed sites in return for eased sanctions. Officials warn that failing to reach a deal could lead to renewed military strikes by the U.S. and Israel.
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