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War on the weekend? Strategist’s startling Iran warning

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 06, 2026 • 02:54 AM
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Markets are focused on the AI wreck. But Michael Every says the drums of war haven’t stopped beating.

War on the weekend? Strategist’s startling Iran warning

Rabobank global strategist Michael Every delivered the best line of the Sohn Hearts & Minds conference on Friday in Queenstown, New Zealand, by taking the mickey out of his hosts.

“There are no middle powers. They don’t have any power. They’re just in the middle,” Every said. “You can get together with Canada. You can get together with New Zealand. New Zealand and Australia can get together with the UK. But it’s like a lot of bald men talking about buying a comb.”

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