Category: Iran
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Iraq Shuts Iran’s Gate
Starting Wednesday at 6 a.m., Iraq closed the Al-Sheeb border crossing in Maysan province to all passengers, vehicles, and commercial trucks on direct orders from Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Officials cite security precautions amid U.S.-Iran escalation risks, with plans to shut additional crossings soon and install anti-smuggling equipment. The move disrupts over $10 billion in…
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Trump’s Diesel Deal: Putin Gains, Sanctions Weaken
After a call with Putin, Trump said Russia will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons soon after (with more possible depending on damaged refineries). The U.S. Treasury issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel imports through April 2027. Trump said the move, combined with U.S. control…
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U.S.-Iran Brinkmanship: Diplomacy Under Pressure
Trump highlighted ongoing, productive discussions with Iran, pointing to the country’s economic and military struggles under a comprehensive U.S. blockade. He also noted that record volumes of oil are flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian shipments entirely excluded. Hours earlier, reports emerged that the Pentagon had ordered U.S. Central Command to prepare options…
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The Oil Crisis Is Now a Diesel Crisis
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The Trump administration’s Operation Economic Outcast has choked Iran’s oil exports through sanctions and a naval blockade, with Bloomberg confirming no loadings in September. China’s refiners suspended most fuel exports for October to safeguard domestic stocks, while U.S. officials pressed France and Germany to release emergency diesel reserves or risk export bans. Multiple pressures, including…
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Hormuz Is Losing Its Power
According to The Wall Street Journal, 80% of oil and gas traffic has returned through the Strait of Hormuz. There is an ongoing debate over whether this represents a win for the U.S. or a loss for Iran. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? Energy-100, Energy Chief: The latest evidence supports a narrower…