Oil
Trump leaves door open to Iran strike before midterms, less than a day after ruling it out
Asked about possible US strikes on Iran before the midterms, Trump said, "We may. I mean, we'll see." Trump also discussed the Russian diesel deal and the Fort Hood shooter.
Trump says Russia to 'immediately supply' 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to US, global markets
UK announces new round of Russia sanctions targeting financial services, 'shadow fleet'
South Korea accused by Ukraine of aiding Russia with 176,000 tons of fuel amidst critical shortage
Voices from the Arab Press: Red lines in Syria, Azerbaijani oil, and Anwar Sadat
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills
BGU researchers created an aerogel that could capture oil spills while helping oil-eating bacteria degrade the pollutants.
Saudi Aramco suspends European crude deliveries after East-West pipeline attack - report
The customers typically receive Saudi crude through long-term supply agreements, which provide regular monthly deliveries.
The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
Oil loadings at the Red Sea port of Yanbu were suspended, sources told Reuters, while Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline remained offline after attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure.
Panama-flagged oil tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, two crew members still missing
An Omani naval vessel evacuated 23 crew members, while two remain missing.
Saudi Arabia asks Britain for aid against Houthis, Burnham still considering - report
According to Bloomberg, Saudi Arabia asked Britain for aid in both repelling the Houthis from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and in helping defend against strikes on its oil infrastructure.
CENTCOM denies reported oil tanker explosion following mine collision in Hormuz
According to CENTCOM, the ship had actually been struck by an Iranian missile last month and had recently been struck again by an Iranian drone.
Fuel protests reveal the economic risks threatening Syria’s fragile transition - analysis
The protests have affected most of the country. This includes incidents in Aleppo in the north, Dara’a in the south, Deir Ezzor on the Euphrates River, and Hasakah.
Israel unlikely to improve Saudi ties despite Houthi threat, expert tells 'Post' - interview
“If there was a new governing coalition that seemed more committed to discretion, then perhaps there would be an opening for greater cooperation,” Dr. Brandon Friedman suggested.
Renewed Middle East tensions send Brent Crude above $100
Brent crude tops $100 as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, fueling inflation fears and putting fresh pressure on global markets.
