Oil
US halts Iran strikes 'for time being,' as focus shifts to economic sanctions, Rubio says - report
Operation Economic Outcast was announced on Monday by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following earlier threats of an "economic D-Day" against the regime.
Several oil companies to avoid using ships on Iran's blacklist over security concerns, sources say
Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers, despite Iran war raising cost of plastics
Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as Iran, US blockades restrict energy shipments
Shippers remain cautious on Strait of Hormuz transit after US, Iran agree on deal
Shippers have welcomed the news of the deal but are still waiting for more details, including mine clearance in the strait.
How a Venezuelan bailout became a threat to Spain's political establishment
WORLD AFFAIRS: This week, former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero will make history as the first person of his standing to appear before the National Court.
Trump says agreement with Iran approved by all parties involved, including Israel, cancels strikes
The MOU would extend the ceasefire for 60 days, including in Lebanon, during which time nuclear negotiations would be held, according to an Axios report.
Three sailors dead from US strikes on tanker off Oman, India confirms
The deaths are the first reported since the blockade began on April 13, operations which have seen the US disable eight ships and turn back more than 100 others.
As Iran threatens regional fuel shipping, Azerbaijan becomes Israel’s gas buffer
Backup supplies from SOCAR are giving Egypt and Jordan alternatives when Israeli gas exports are disrupted, while keeping Israel linked to regional customers that may avoid direct purchases.
US energy secretary says lower gas prices will ultimately take resolution with Iran
"The pathway to bring gasoline and diesel prices back down is to get more oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz," US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in an interview.
Chevron launches Israel energy-tech accelerator for early stage startups
Chevron Studio Israel will fund and mentor early-stage technologies from Israeli universities and research institutions, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, hydrogen, and lower-carbon energy solutions.
France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil
The tanker, which had sailed from Russia's Arctic port of Murmansk, was suspected of flying under a false flag and was intercepted with support from Britain, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war - report
One such strike was on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, and was carried out with Israel, the WSJ wrote, and led to international condemnation.
Iran avoids US sanctions via ship-to-ship transfers of oil, may receive payment for months - report
The ships receiving the oil are often part of Iran’s “shadow fleet,” a fleet of old, rusting tankers that obscure their owners and may switch their flags to those of countries with little oversight.
