Published on Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. 18 August 2026
Summary
Tensions in Hormuz remain while Turkey urges Washington to pursue diplomacy with Iran. Ukraine launches major drone assault on Russia as Russian missile strike kills civilians.
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- Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid continuing Iran conflict.
- Turkey urges Washington to pursue diplomacy with Iran.
- Ukraine launches major drone assault on Russia as Russian missile strike kills civilians.
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