Absolutely not respite: America finishes Iran crude waiver, ramps up stress in Hormuz confrontation.

Absolutely not reprieve: America finishes Iran oil waiver, increases stress in Hormuz showdown.

Ukraine took hostile territory without direct contact, the President of Ukraine confirms Kaja Kallas: Putin's regime fascinated by prolonged US-Iran conflict. Russians Feel Their Country Demands a Strong State More than a transparent governance, Busygina and Filippov assert, and Putin depends on that. The President debates with her, says he thought she was brave but was incorrect. International Monetary Fund Anticipates Three Islamic Republic of Iran Battle Economic Outcomes: Difficult, Adverse, Severe