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Japanese PM Takaichi Asks IEA to Prepare Further Oil Releases
Japan relies heavily on Middle Eastern imports but maintains one of the world’s largest emergency reserves.
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Iran Rejects US Diplomatic Push, Expands Strikes on Israel, Gulf States
An Iranian military spokesperson signaled no interest negotiations as missile and drone attacks continued across the Middle East.
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Pentagon to Deploy Army Paratroopers to Middle East
The Pentagon’s plans for the 82nd Airborne Division in the region are unclear.
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Only Way to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Is Pact Between Gulf States and Iran: Analysts
There is no military solution that ensures safety of ships in the Persian Gulf, experts conclude at a Houston energy conference forum.
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Trump Says Iran Has Agreed to Not Pursue Nuclear Weapons
‘There won’t be any nuclear weapons. Iran has agreed to that,’ the president said.
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Chinese Regime’s Cap on Fuel Price Hike Is Price Gouging in Disguise, Analysts Say
China’s oil supply is hardly affected by the Iran war, while state-owned oil companies use the war as a pretext for price gouging, analysts said.
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9,000 Iranian Targets Hit So Far, US Central Command Says
CENTCOM also disputed claims that a US F-15 jet was shot down over Kuwait.
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Middle East Shipping Disruptions Hit Chinese Exporters
As trade routes are disrupted, Chinese exporters say they are left with rising costs and little help from Beijing, despite its close ties with Iran.
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UK Police Investigating Iranian Regime Link to Arson Attack on Jewish Ambulances
There have been a number of anti-Jewish attacks that have taken place in Europe since the start of the Iran War on Feb. 28.
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Amazon Says AWS Bahrain Cloud Region Disrupted Amid Iran Conflict
Amazon has urged customers to keep moving workloads out of affected regions amid ongoing disruption.
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Tactical Triumphs, Strategic Fog: What 3 Weeks of War Have Actually Achieved in Iran
Three weeks of strikes have gutted Iran’s military—yet daily missile alerts in Israel remind us that tactical wins haven’t yet delivered strategic closure.
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Taliban Says It Released American Citizen Who Was Detained for Past Year
A researcher, Dennis Coyle, was held by the Taliban for more than a year, his family says.
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Stocks Slip, Oil Holds Above $100 as Iran Tensions Cloud Sentiment
Investor sentiment weakened as Iran denied negotiations and renewed strikes with Israel, keeping oil elevated and equities under pressure.
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Iran, Israel Fighting Intensifies as Peace Still Elusive
Israel’s Fire and Rescue Service said it was searching for civilians trapped in a building in Tel Aviv.
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Former US Defense Minister Says Any Deal That Leaves Iranian Regime Intact Will Further Embolden It
‘Not a lot of good options’ in opening Strait of Hormuz, halting Iran attacks on Gulf states, retired Marine Gen. Jim Mattis warns at Houston energy conference.
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US Natural Gas Market Shielded From Global Price Shocks During Iran War
Analysts say East Asia could see hikes in energy costs after an Iranian strike wrecked Qatari LNG infrastructure that met 20 percent of the world’s demand.
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UAE Calls for International ‘Working Session’ on Securing Key Global Energy Chokepoints
On video from the besieged Gulf state, a key minister said Iran’s attacks on infrastructure and the Hormuz Strait was ‘economic terrorism against every nation.’
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Energy Chief Calls On Oil Producers to Boost Output, Assures They'll Profit After Iran War
Wright said the demand for power, especially for the expanding electricity grid, will justify expansion, even after the Iran War.
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Japanese PM Takaichi Asks IEA to Prepare Further Oil Releases
Japan relies heavily on Middle Eastern imports but maintains one of the world’s largest emergency reserves.
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Iran Rejects US Diplomatic Push, Expands Strikes on Israel, Gulf States
An Iranian military spokesperson signaled no interest negotiations as missile and drone attacks continued across the Middle East.
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Pentagon to Deploy Army Paratroopers to Middle East
The Pentagon’s plans for the 82nd Airborne Division in the region are unclear.
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Only Way to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Is Pact Between Gulf States and Iran: Analysts
There is no military solution that ensures safety of ships in the Persian Gulf, experts conclude at a Houston energy conference forum.
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Trump Says Iran Has Agreed to Not Pursue Nuclear Weapons
‘There won’t be any nuclear weapons. Iran has agreed to that,’ the president said.
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Chinese Regime’s Cap on Fuel Price Hike Is Price Gouging in Disguise, Analysts Say
China’s oil supply is hardly affected by the Iran war, while state-owned oil companies use the war as a pretext for price gouging, analysts said.
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9,000 Iranian Targets Hit So Far, US Central Command Says
CENTCOM also disputed claims that a US F-15 jet was shot down over Kuwait.
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Middle East Shipping Disruptions Hit Chinese Exporters
As trade routes are disrupted, Chinese exporters say they are left with rising costs and little help from Beijing, despite its close ties with Iran.
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UK Police Investigating Iranian Regime Link to Arson Attack on Jewish Ambulances
There have been a number of anti-Jewish attacks that have taken place in Europe since the start of the Iran War on Feb. 28.
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Amazon Says AWS Bahrain Cloud Region Disrupted Amid Iran Conflict
Amazon has urged customers to keep moving workloads out of affected regions amid ongoing disruption.
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Tactical Triumphs, Strategic Fog: What 3 Weeks of War Have Actually Achieved in Iran
Three weeks of strikes have gutted Iran’s military—yet daily missile alerts in Israel remind us that tactical wins haven’t yet delivered strategic closure.
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Taliban Says It Released American Citizen Who Was Detained for Past Year
A researcher, Dennis Coyle, was held by the Taliban for more than a year, his family says.
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Stocks Slip, Oil Holds Above $100 as Iran Tensions Cloud Sentiment
Investor sentiment weakened as Iran denied negotiations and renewed strikes with Israel, keeping oil elevated and equities under pressure.
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Iran, Israel Fighting Intensifies as Peace Still Elusive
Israel’s Fire and Rescue Service said it was searching for civilians trapped in a building in Tel Aviv.
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Former US Defense Minister Says Any Deal That Leaves Iranian Regime Intact Will Further Embolden It
‘Not a lot of good options’ in opening Strait of Hormuz, halting Iran attacks on Gulf states, retired Marine Gen. Jim Mattis warns at Houston energy conference.
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US Natural Gas Market Shielded From Global Price Shocks During Iran War
Analysts say East Asia could see hikes in energy costs after an Iranian strike wrecked Qatari LNG infrastructure that met 20 percent of the world’s demand.
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UAE Calls for International ‘Working Session’ on Securing Key Global Energy Chokepoints
On video from the besieged Gulf state, a key minister said Iran’s attacks on infrastructure and the Hormuz Strait was ‘economic terrorism against every nation.’
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Energy Chief Calls On Oil Producers to Boost Output, Assures They'll Profit After Iran War
Wright said the demand for power, especially for the expanding electricity grid, will justify expansion, even after the Iran War.
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