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Don't See Evidence That US is on 'Back Heels' Against Iran, Says Megan Ortagus

Bloomberg MarketsTuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:25 PM

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Morgan Ortagus, a former deputy presidential special envoy, said she doesn't see proof of the narrative that the US is on its 'back heels' in negotiations with Iran and that strategic patience is on the side of the United States.

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Impact
High
Category
Business
Regions
United States · Middle East
Market relevance
High
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. Morgan Ortagus, a former deputy presidential special envoy, said she doesn't see proof of the narrative that the US is on its 'back heels' in negotiations with Iran and that strategic patience is on the side of the United States. Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Iran and Don.

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What happened

Morgan Ortagus, a former deputy presidential special envoy, said she doesn't see proof of the narrative that the US is on its 'back heels' in negotiations with Iran and that strategic patience is on the side of the United States.

Why it matters

Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.

Background

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Timeline

  1. Bloomberg Markets published: Don't See Evidence That US is on 'Back Heels' Against Iran, Says Megan Ortagus

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Economic impact

Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Iran and Don.

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