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MENA Update: Tehran Doubles Down

August 13, 2026

GeopoliticsMENA

Tehran is choosing defiance over de-escalation, raising the odds that regional tensions remain elevated even without a full-scale confrontation. Aurora assesses how Iran's posture changes the risk map and where markets may be too complacent.

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MENA Update: Tehran Doubles Down