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Trump Gives Iran Some Breathing Room | Balance of Power: Early Edition 2/18/2026

In a recent episode of "Balance of Power: Early Edition," Bloomberg correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discussed the latest geopolitical developments. The focus was on the Trump administration's approach towards Iran. The panel featured former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor, ROKK Solutions Partner Kristen Hawn, Republican Main Street Partnership President and CEO Sarah Chamberlain, and Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi. They analyzed the Trump administration's decision to give Iran some breathing room, potentially signaling a shift in its Iran policy. The discussion centered around the potential implications of this move, including its impact on regional tensions and the broader geopolitical landscape. The panelists also explored the factors that may have influenced the Trump administration's decision-making process, as well as the potential consequences for US-Iran relations and the broader Middle East. Overall, the episode provided a nuanced and informed analysis of the latest developments in US-Iran relations and their broader geopolitical implications.

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Stranded American in Bahrain recounts surviving reported Iranian strike on high-rise building, pleads for help

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Stranded American in Bahrain recounts surviving reported Iranian strike on high-rise building, pleads for help

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Mar 10, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 9, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Iran’s new supreme leader brings mystery element to Middle East crisis

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Mar 9, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 8, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 7, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 7, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
Trump tells Starmer help not needed even as US uses UK bases for Iran strikes

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Mar 7, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Fetterman condemns Democrats for refusing to put 'country over party' on Iran strikes

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Mar 6, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
A week in, how Trump’s war with Iran ends is an open question | CNN

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Mar 6, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 6, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 6, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 5, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 4, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 4, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Says US Doing ‘Very Well’ as Iran War Shakes Region

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Mar 4, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Iran War: Trump Pledges Safe Mideast Oil Transit & Threatens Spain | Daybreak Europe 3/4/2026

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Mar 4, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump Pledges Safe Mideast Oil Transit as Iran War Rages On

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Mar 3, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Questions Future Iran Leaders | Balance of Power: Early Edition 3/03/2026

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Mar 3, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 2, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Vows ‘Whatever it Takes’ on Iran as Conflict Widens

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Mar 2, 2026·WiredT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 2, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Vows ‘Whatever It Takes’ on Iran as Conflict Widens

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Mar 2, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
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Mar 1, 2026·WiredT2 · Outlet report
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Feb 20, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump Ups Pressure on Iran; Blue Owl Sold Private Loans to Pay Investors | Bloomberg Brief 2/20/2026

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Feb 20, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
US-Iran: Trump Gives Tehran 10 to 15 Days for Nuclear Deal | Daybreak Europe 02/20/2026

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Feb 20, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions

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Feb 19, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
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Feb 19, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen'

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Feb 19, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMar 10, 2026

Conflict in the Middle East risks knocking growth worldwide and boosting prices, economists warn, amid global market turbulence Oil prices surged on Monday, triggering a stark sell-off across some of the world’s leading stock markets amid…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMar 9, 2026

What Mojtaba Khamenei will do with his leadership is now the key question after he succeeds his father Crowds in Tehran greeted the announcement of the country’s new supreme leader by chanting: “God’s hand is still upon us, Khamenei…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMar 9, 2026

Desmond Hewitt responds to an article by an Iranian citizen living in Tehran in the midst of the ongoing war The poignancy of the anonymous author’s article describing life in Tehran is almost too much to bear (‘Don’t die’: the two words…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMar 8, 2026

No country in Europe is likely to be affected more than Cyprus, the nearest EU member to the Middle East The season has barely begun but Ayia Napa is beginning to feel the pulse. Tourists are trickling back, enjoying the Cypriot resort’s…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianMar 7, 2026

Foreign minister says Australia ‘not participating in offensive action against Iran’ but may help protect other countries Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…

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