Middle east

4 stories tagged #middle-east — what happened and what the prediction markets made of it.

News · Sep 14, 2026 · ▶ 30 s ☰ 3 min

Trump Says US Could 'Stay in Iran and Keep the Oil'

Trump floated staying in Iran to keep the oil—markets shrugged.
News · Sep 12, 2026 · ▶ 30 s ☰ 6 min

Israel Destroys Underground Hezbollah Base in Lebanon

Israel's target wasn't a rocket launcher — it was a base dug under southern Lebanon.
Markets · Aug 18, 2026 · ▶ 30 s ☰ 5 min

Oil Prices Jump Above $90 as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires

Brent crude rises above $90 after the US-Iran memorandum of understanding expires and Trump threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz talks.
News · Aug 17, 2026 · ▶ 30 s ☰ 4 min

Kushner Meets Hamas Leader in Gaza Back-Channel Talks

Jared Kushner met with Hamas' leader over Gaza in a rare direct contact, Politico reported Monday. What we know, what's missing, and what traders watch.

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