Energy & Reources

Iran issued its first ceasefire framework in 13 days of conflict, setting three conditions including war reparations and nuclear rights guarantees — a structural shift in Hormuz war diplomacy. (155...

Washington's seizure of Venezuela targets China's discounted oil lifeline — and Iran's new Supreme Leader has been parking the proceeds in London for a decade.

Day 12 of Operation Epic Fury: Iran drones strike near Dubai Airport, declares Gulf banks as targets, and the IEA votes on a record emergency oil reserve release.

Iran war oil price leads G7 & IEA authorize record strategic reserve release as Brent hits $119; Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei supreme leader.

Trump's energy dominance strategy produced structural geopolitical leverage before Operation Epic Fury. Europe's $750 billion commitment is now existential — not negotiated.

Wire services are watching oil prices. The Hormuz crisis is simultaneously a food security emergency: one-third of global fertilizer trade transits the strait as spring planting begins.

QatarEnergy has suspended LNG production following Iranian strikes, threatening Europe's post-Nordstream energy security with a third major supply shock in four years.

The $300 Billion Question: What the Maduro Raid Was Really About Published: January 22, 2026 When 150 US military aircraft launched from 20 different airbases across the Western Hemisphere at...