Oil
Iraq struggles to pay public salaries as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens
Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.
Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue
Gulf shipping traffic steady amid uncertainty of peace talks, eight ships transit Strait of Hormuz
Trump’s Syria-Iraq pipeline plan aims to weaken Iran’s leverage - opinion
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announces first cabinet reshuffle since Assad ouster - report
No official reason was given for the changes.
Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub, Iran denies
The cause of the oil spill, which appears to cover the waters west of the 8-kilometer island, is still unknown.
US targets Iraq oil official and militias with sanctions for aiding Iran
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Thursday on Iraq's deputy oil minister and militias over support for Iran, the Treasury Department said.
Iran can last for months under US Strait of Hormuz blockade, US officials say - report
“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.
U.S.–Iran tensions escalate despite ceasefire
Extra virgin or refined oil – the effects on brain health
The oil you cook with affects brain health – and there is one type that is significantly better than the others.
Maersk US-flagged ship transits Hormuz accompanied by US military
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.
IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
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."
'Renewed surge in Somali piracy': Oil tanker M/T EUREKA hijacked off Yemen coast
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.
US blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion, US Navy acting 'sort of like pirates,' Trump says - report
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.
