Russia, Oil and Iran

Oil jumps on concerns about more sanctions on Russia and Iran
Oil prices surged on Friday and were on track for a third straight week of gains as traders focused on potential supply disruptions from more sanctions on Russia and Iran. Brent crude futures gained $1.
Oil Rises Amid Expectations of Tighter Supply From Russia, Iran
Oil rose in the early Asian session amid expectations of tightening supply from Russia and Iran due to Western sanctions, Exness’ Maria Agustina Patti said.
Oil prices jump as U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia oil industry
The U.S. Treasury Department is sanctioning Russian oil companies, tankers, officials and executives. Oil prices jumped on worries that crude supplies would face disruptions. Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Friday as the U.
Oil prices rally 3% as US hits Russian oil with tougher sanctions
Oil prices rallied nearly 3% to their highest in three months on Friday as traders braced for supply disruptions from the broadest U.S. sanctions package targeting Russian oil and gas revenue. The Biden administration on Friday imposed fresh sanctions targeting Russian oil producers,
Oil Prices Top $80 On Rumoured US Sanctions On Russia
Oil prices soared on Friday as traders anticipated rumoured new US sanctions against Russia, which would further disrupt its crude exports and therefore tighten supplies.
US intensifies sanctions on Russian oil: Equities tumble, crude prices rally
The Biden administration's new sanctions target Russia's oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, shadow fleet vessels, and opaque traders. Oil prices surged, while European equities slid as investors fear tighter global supply.
Oil touches $80 per barrel as sweeping sanctions against Russia rattle markets
Oil rose to $80 per barrel, the highest level since October, as the US announced new sanctions against Russia.

Iran, Syria

A top Iranian general said Russia was actually bombing the empty desert while saying it was attacking Syrian rebels
Behrouz Esbati said he partially blamed Russia for the fall of Assad's government, in a rare break from Iran's official line ...
Russia's Ghost Fleet In Focus As West Sanctions Key Oil Sector
Russia's shadow, or ghost, fleet was back in focus Friday after the country was hit by Western sanctions on its key oil ...
Doomsday Clock reset imminent amid Israel-Hamas war and threats from Iran, North Korea and Russia’s ‘unhinged’ Putin
Our planet is the closest it has ever been to a global nuclear holocaust, the scientific community has warned over the past ...
Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump's return
Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East.
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Russia Launched 8,060 Iranian Shahed-136 Drones Against Ukraine in 2024
The Shahed-136 is particularly vexing for nations on the receiving end of its attacks. The drone poses significant defensive ...
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The Rise of Eurasia and the Russia–China–Iran–North Korea Axis
Like any newly elected American President, Donald Trump must all too soon address international affairs that have been much ...
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US imposes sanctions on Russian, Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters
"The governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns," Bradley T. Smith ...
US levels sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over attempted election interference
The Biden administration announced new sanctions against Russia and Iran on Tuesday in response to efforts by both countries ...
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US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters
“The governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns,” Bradley ...
End the appeasement
The United States and its allies must end their penchant for appeasing enemies such as Iran, Russia, and China.