Oil

“The leadership has gotten more radical, determined, and increasingly confident they can outlast US political will and sustain domestic repression to check any resistance,” one US official said.

The oil you cook with affects brain health – and there is one type that is significantly better than the others.

US Central Command said in a social media post on Monday that American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait, a vital waterway in the region.

The IMF issued three scenarios for global GDP amid uncertainty over the war in the Middle East: the main "reference forecast," a middle "adverse scenario," and a much worse "severe scenario."

Yemen's coast guard stated that the tanker’s location had been identified and efforts were underway to track it, take necessary measures to recover it, and ensure the safety of its crew.

According to Pentagon officials, over 40 vessels carrying oil and other contraband have been redirected by the US military since the blockade began on April 13th. 

Oil shipments from Russia have jumped 75% to about 60,000 barrels per day this year, making Moscow the country's dominant crude supplier following the fall of Assad in December 2024.

Abu Dhabi’s exit, a summit snub, and public criticism expose a widening Saudi-Emirati split reshaping energy and security coordination.

As a result of the blockade on Iranian ports, Tehran has been forced to store all the oil it extracts through various means, including onshore facilities and floating storage aboard vessels.