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Middle East Dealmaking Persists Despite Iran War Uncertainty

Oil dives as Trump says talks to end war are underway.

First responders inspect the site of an Iranian missile strike in Arad, Israel, early on March 22.Photographer: Ilia Yefimovich/AFP/Getty Images

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By Nandu Nair

March 23, 2026 at 2:22 PM UTC

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Welcome to the Mideast Money newsletter, where we chronicle the intersection of money and power in a region that’s become one of the most influential in global finance.

This week, let’s dive straight into the latest on the US-Israeli war on Iran.