What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war ^4.4%

AP News - By MUNIR AHMED, WILL WEISSERT, SAM MEDNICK - 6/13/2026, 11:08 AM

Unattributed Quote 17.2% - Overconfidence Bias 15.9% - Politically Left Leaning Bias 4.9%

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran once again appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Saturday that a deal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East is closer than ever before and expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Pakistan is preparing for the... more

After markets rattle, Trump once again punts on following through with threat on Iran power plants ^51.4%

AP News - By Aamer Madhani - 3/27/2026, 12:08 AM

Framing Effect 38.2% - Biased Writer Voice 21.9% - Confirmation Bias 7.2%

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a convulsing stock market, President Donald Trump on Thursday moved to buy himself more time and hold off, once again, on carrying out a threat to obliterate Iran’s energy plants over the Islamic Republic’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said he was delaying taking potential action because talks... more

Iran war pushes countries into energy triage as they conserve power and curb soaring prices ^81.7%

AP News - By Anton L. Delgado, Aniruddha Ghosal - 3/17/2026, 3:58 AM

BANGKOK (AP) — The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing governments to choose where to cut demand or absorb costs, while prioritizing dwindling supplies. Asia is the most exposed since it relies heavily on imported fuel, much of it shipped through the now-blocked Strait of Hormuz. The narrow... more