Trump the Flip-Flopper: Shifting Stance on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, Between Threats and Delays
Since March 21: ultimatums, pauses, and new warnings. Deadline set for April 6 for the reopening of the Strait Donald…
MF warns Iran war will raise prices and slow global growth
A report led by chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas outlines risks from energy shocks and limited fiscal space IMF warns Iran…
Iran-Israel conflict escalates with strikes on South Pars and Ras Laffan
Energy infrastructure targeted as Tehran and Israel respond to U.S.-led attacks The ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United…
South Korea energy crisis hits stocks as Iran war disrupts supply
Seoul’s market plunges after the Strait of Hormuz closure exposes energy dependence tied to chip production and data infrastructure South…
Trump Calls Naval Coalition but Fails to Gain Support on Strait of Hormuz
U.S. appeal for ships to pressure Iran receives cautious responses from allies as more than 2,000 vessels remain blocked and…
Potential U.S. attack on Kharg Island raises oil market concerns
Reports of a U.S. deployment of 5,000 troops, including Marines on amphibious ships, focus attention on the Iranian oil hub…
Naval mines reported in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump threatens US retaliation
CNN reports Iranian forces may have begun laying mines in the strategic oil route. The US president warns of severe…
U.S. Strike on Iran Forces Beijing to Weigh Strategic Options
As American and Israeli operations escalate, China faces critical decisions regarding its energy supplies and global influence The recent U.S.-Israel…
Oil price above $71 amid tensions in the Middle East
Oil price rises due to US-Iran tensions: Brent rises to $71.30 per barrel as markets fear a prolonged conflict and…
Trump long-term plan for Venezuela oil sector: strategy and risks
Washington signals a multi-year strategy after Maduro’s removal while industry leaders and analysts warn about costs, risks and political uncertainty…
The Iran missile threat to the United States remains after June airstrikes
Despite heavy bombardment during June’s brief conflict, Tehran has preserved most of its ballistic missile arsenal, sustaining a direct threat…
US military options against Iran expand as Trump weighs action
The Pentagon submits an expanded set of strike scenarios to the White House as diplomatic and military pressures rise across…