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
Houthis take control of Yemen's Mocha Port, Duvdevan troops arrest terrorist after week-long search
Iran is producing new ballistic missiles • Israeli strike kills parents and two children in Gaza, Hamas Health Ministry officials say • IDF kills Hamas Nukhba terrorist
Argentina to file criminal complaint against Israeli drilling company for operating in Falklands
The Argentine Foreign Ministry said in December that Navitas had not obtained the proper permits and that its plans were “unilateral and illegitimate.”
Trump claims Tehran trying to influence midterms, says war will end after election
Asked about the latest US attacks on Iranian assets, Trump said Washington was responsible for the strikes and signaled that more could follow.
Panama tanker carrying Iraqi fuel oil struck by drone in Iraqi waters
Iraqi rescue boats extinguished a fire aboard the tanker, New Andros, and there were no reports of casualties, port officials told Reuters.
Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates
The Houthi attacks could threaten crude shipments via the Red Sea, which has been a key alternative route to the crucial Strait of Hormuz, where crude flows have been severely curtailed.
Strikes reportedly hit southern Iran after regime condemns US attacks on its tankers
Sirens sound in Saudi Arabia • Sa'ar says Israel will not force Palestinians out of Gaza • Blinken denies telling Qatari emir to delay hostage deal
Dwindling oil revenue is driving Iran into deeper economic crisis - report
The US's continued efforts to choke Iran's economy appear to be working, although questions over whether financial pressure will suffice for Tehran to concede the Washington's demands remain.
IRGC confirms Iran attacked Jordanian US military base, two US vessels, eight tankers in Gulf
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran on Tuesday that the US would continue to strike Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for attempted attacks on US warships.
Arab Gas Pipeline revival: Jordan approves strategic natural gas supply route to Lebanon via Syria
Under the new arrangement, Jordan will import liquefied natural gas and regasify it using existing infrastructure at the Aqaba Port, before transporting the product to Lebanon through Syria.
Saudi energy group signs landmark oil, gas agreements with Afghanistan
The agreements also include a natural gas utilization study in Herat and plans for a proposed 435-mile gas pipeline, in a deal that could pave the way for billions of dollars in future investment.
