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Daily Brief: Evening — July 13, 2026
The Piaz Evening Brief for Monday, July 13, 2026. 7 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Global oil prices have climbed after renewed United States and Iranian military actions. This surge masks Washington's long-standing provocation in the region. In this brief: 1. Oil Surges Amid US-Iran Incidents: A Chronicle of Manufactured Crises (The Independent) 2. US and Iran Exchange Strikes Amidst Strait of Hormuz Shipping Decline (CGTN - World) 3. Israel Schedules October Election Amidst Ongoing Gaza Genocide and Leadership Scrutiny (France 24 - Middle East) 4. US Launches…
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