Oil
Panama-flagged oil tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, two crew members still missing
An Omani naval vessel evacuated 23 crew members, while two remain missing.
Saudi Arabia asks Britain for aid against Houthis, Burnham still considering - report
CENTCOM denies reported oil tanker explosion following mine collision in Hormuz
Fuel protests reveal the economic risks threatening Syria’s fragile transition - analysis
US announces new sanctions against networks aiding Hezbollah, other Iranian proxies in Middle East
The sanctions targeted entities the US Treasury said supported the Iraqi-based Kataib Hezbollah and Lebanon-based Hezbollah.
Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods
The secretive trade mechanism, in which Iranian oil is exchanged for credits for Chinese imports, has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years.
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.
