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Iran, Trump, and the Imperial Licence to Break the Law
Donald Trump’s war on Iran has done what imperial wars often do. It has stripped the familiar vocabulary to the bone. The old words...
As War Disrupts Middle East, Russia Sees Fresh Trade Openings
Global supply disruptions from the war in the Middle East have created new trade opportunities for Russia, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin....
Kremlin Says the World Is Lining Up for Russian Energy
The Kremlin announced that there is a large demand for Russian energy amid a severe global energy crisis affecting oil and gas markets. The...
Oil Rises as Hormuz Shuts, Iran Strikes Intensify, Trump Deadline Looms
Oil prices increased on Tuesday as a deadline from U. S. President Donald Trump approached, demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face...
Trump: ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ if Iran Defies Deadline
Iran showed no sign of accepting Donald Trump's ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by the end of Tuesday. Trump stated that “a...
Russia Iran Covert Alignment Raises Stakes in Expanding Regional War
Intelligence Support Signals Deeper Strategic Alignment
New claims suggest that Russia is providing Iran with satellite intelligence and cyber support, pointing to a deeper level...
Global Energy Shock Deepens as IEA Warns of Crisis Beyond Historical Precedents
Unprecedented Disruption in Global Energy Supply
The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, has framed the current oil and gas crisis as more...
Trump Deadline Met with Defiance as Iran Signals Conditional Diplomacy Under Fire
A War at the Brink of Escalation
The conflict has entered a decisive and volatile phase as Iran refuses to comply with a ceasefire deadline...
How China’s oil-shock readiness is paying off for investors
China's ability to handle energy shocks has led to strong performance in its financial markets, attracting global investors amidst ongoing conflicts in Iran. The...
Hormuz Blockade Creates Winners and Losers Among Middle East Oil Exporters
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly impacted global oil prices, benefiting countries like Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia while others like...