The U.S. "Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The U.S. and Iran signed a short-lived interim agreement in June, intended to establish a 60-day ceasefire and framework for a permanent peace dealS1

• "Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) says Iran could take advantage militarily and economically of President Trump's announcement that the US will not attack Iran befor...S2

• The Atlantic magazine reported on Wednesday that the White House had asked the Pentagon to develop options to strike Iranian targets that could be used before the midterms.S3