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Markets Rebound as Hopes for Iran–U.S. Dialogue Ease Geopolitical Tensions

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as signs of potential diplomatic movement in the Iran–U.S. standoff helped calm volatile markets. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose about 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 0.2% after a turbulent prior session.  The shift in sentiment followed reports that Iran has quietly approached the United States to discuss terms for ending the escalating conflict , a development that helped cool fears of further disruption in global energy markets. This diplomatic signal contributed to a rebound after Tuesday’s sharp sell-off, when concerns over widening conflict and rising oil prices rattled investors.  The conflict, now in its fifth day, has seen continued strikes and mounting casualties, adding to market unease. Iran is preparing for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in recent attacks, while regional tensions remain high.  Despite the ongoing uncertainty, Wednesda...
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Trump Assembles High‑Profile Gaza Oversight Board Including Erdogan, Blair, Rubio, and Kushner

                                          Trump's Gaza peace plan will move into the second phase.


A newly announced “Board of Peace” tasked with overseeing Gaza’s temporary governance has drawn global attention after the White House revealed a roster that includes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Jared Kushner, according to reporting on the plan.

The board is part of President Donald Trump’s broader post‑war strategy for Gaza, which aims to guide reconstruction and political stabilization following a fragile ceasefire. The initiative places Trump himself as chair, with the board expected to coordinate diplomacy, security arrangements, and economic development.

Blair’s inclusion marks a return to Middle East diplomacy for the former British leader, while Kushner—who played a central role in Trump’s earlier regional initiatives—continues to be positioned as a key figure in the administration’s approach. Rubio’s role reflects the administration’s desire to keep senior U.S. officials directly involved in the process.

The addition of Erdoğan signals an effort to incorporate regional influence into the board’s work, though it may also introduce geopolitical complexity given Turkey’s longstanding positions on Gaza and Israel.

The White House has described the board as a coalition of leaders with experience in diplomacy, infrastructure, and economic strategy. Critics, however, have questioned whether the group’s political diversity will lead to effective cooperation or heightened tensions.

As Gaza remains in ruins after years of conflict, the board’s decisions—and its ability to function cohesively—will play a significant role in shaping the territory’s next chapter.

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