Oil
Oil tanker catches fire after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media says
Iran has claimed a string of mine strikes on tankers in recent weeks, none independently verified, as it seeks to pressure the US over its blockade.
Yemen's Houthis say they fired missiles at Saudi forces in Jazan, hours after Saudi all-clear
Oman monitors handling of oil tanker run aground off its coast, progress of cargo operations
Iran tells COP31 it wants compensation for environmental damage from US-Israeli strikes
Iranian missiles intercepted over Jordan in largest barrage since Operation Roaring Lion
Iran's president says Tehran to resist until 'aggressors are regretful' • IDF, Border Police continue operations in West Bank • Hormuz shipping traffic dips as Gulf energy infrastructure is vulnerable
Iran’s grip on Hormuz was never as strong as it looked - opinion
According to recent US government estimates, roughly 15 million barrels of Gulf oil are now leaving the region each day through the strait and alternative export routes.
JD Vance: Only US can protect Strait of Hormuz, prevent global energy crisis
Vance criticized European allies over Iran’s attacks on shipping and defended US efforts to keep energy markets supplied through the Strait of Hormuz.
Former NSC adviser explains why Iran could face internal upheaval within months - interview
Former NSC chief Jacob Nagel said six to nine months of economic pressure could push Iranians back into the streets, while warning Tehran still has the ability to retaliate.
Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon, new oil pipelines may replace Hormuz
Pickaxe Mountain, located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, is a heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes.
Environmental group says 37 dead in Nigeria after inhaling fumes trying to tap pipeline
The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre said the incident happened at around midnight on Thursday at Okrika in Rivers State. Police said the victims died while attempting to steal crude oil.
Iran struggles to restrict Hormuz traffic after US strikes hit maritime capabilities
US officials said 40 vessels carrying millions of barrels of oil crossed the Strait on September 1, while 17 million barrels transited the waterway on August 31, the highest since the war began.
Syria’s oil corridor plans take shape as Trump looks beyond Hormuz - analysis
Syria is positioning itself as a potential energy corridor to the Mediterranean, with new deals involving gas fields and growing cooperation between international energy firms and Iraq’s oil sector.
Venezuela's heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says
"We'll swap you a barrel of heavy crude for a barrel of light or medium United States crude," Wright said during an interview on CNBC, calling oil markets fluid.
Two sailors killed in Iranian attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Foreign Ministry says
Also on Wednesday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that two oil tankers hit sea mines and were disabled while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
