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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
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Biden’s options for retaliating against Iran risk antagonizing China: The administration faces challenges enacting new economic penalties that are not purely ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/sanctions-iran-biden-china/
Biden’s options for retaliating against Iran risk antagonizing China
To sanction or not to sanction? Biden's Iran oil lifeline conundrum: Despite Tehran's extraordinary missile and drone retaliatory assault on Israel ...
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To sanction or not to sanction? Biden's Iran oil lifeline conundrum
'All options' on table as US readies fresh Iran sanctions after Israel attack
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'All options' on table as US readies fresh Iran sanctions after ...
Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: WASHINGTON — Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
Biden not likely to cut Iran’s oil after Israel attack: Analysts: Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic ...
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Biden not likely to cut Iran’s oil after Israel attack: Analysts
Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: The political pressure to punish Iran creates a thorny problem for the administration: how to ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
EU renews Russian sanctions after deal with Hungary: Four sanctioned Russians will see their restrictions relaxed as part of a compromise.
politico.eu/article/eu-renews-russian-sanctions-after-deal-with-hungary/
EU renews Russian sanctions after deal with Hungary
Quick Glance: Hungary Forces EU to Lift Sanctions on Russians
  • Hungary has used its veto power to achieve the lifting of EU sanctions on several Russians.

  • Among those affected is oligarch Vyacheslav Moshe Kantor, known for his ties to Putin.

  • The decision required unanimous approval from EU member states, which Hungary leveraged as a pressure tactic.

  • This lifting could set a precedent for other Russians to challenge sanctions.
US sanctions Iran’s oil minister, upping pressure: The US Treasury Department on Thursday issued sanctions against Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/03/13/us-imposes-sanctions-on-iran-s-oil-minister
US sanctions Iran’s oil minister, upping pressure
China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks: Senior Chinese and Russian diplomats said dialogue should only resume based on "mutual ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-iran-russia-kick-off-talks-beijing-over-irans-nuclear-issues-2025-03-14/
China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks
Trump considers new sanctions on Russia after freezing Ukraine military aid and intel sharing
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Trump considers new sanctions on Russia after freezing Ukraine military ...
Quick Glance: US Intelligence Shared with Ukraine for Defense Only
  • The U.S. continues to share intelligence with Ukraine to support its defense operations, but not for attacks on Russian troops.

  • The U.S. aims to avoid being perceived as directly backing strikes against Russia while providing information to enhance Ukraine's defensive capabilities.

  • The significant reduction in intelligence sharing is part of the Trump administration's strategy to pressure Kyiv into expedited negotiations with Russia.

  • Despite a recent pause in U.S. intelligence sharing, the Ukrainian military reports minimal impact on the front lines.
Trump pressures Russia by letting energy financing license expire: The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the wind-down of a license ...
reuters.com/business/energy/us-treasury-confirms-expiration-russian-energy-financing-license-2025-03-13/
Trump pressures Russia by letting energy financing license expire
Russia, China and Iran call for end to U.S. sanctions on Iran and resumption of nuclear talks
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Russia, China and Iran call for end to U.S. sanctions on Iran and ...
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Quick Glance: Peaceful Prayers at Al-Aqsa During Ramadan
  • Approximately 90,000 Muslim worshipers gathered peacefully for midday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on the first Friday of Ramadan, despite tensions related to Gaza.

  • The police deployed around 3,000 officers in the Old City to prevent potential disturbances and violence during the holy month.

  • Hamas urged Palestinians to travel in large numbers to the Temple Mount to oppose Israeli control over the site.

  • While Israel restricted entry permits for Muslims from the West Bank, there were no broad limitations for residents of East Jerusalem.
Iran slams US ‘hypocrisy’ after sanctions on oil minister : Iran on Friday slammed what it called “hypocrisy” by the United States after Washington announced new ...
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Iran slams US ‘hypocrisy’ after sanctions on oil minister 
Exclusive: US mulls plan to disrupt Iran's oil by halting vessels at sea: President Donald Trump's administration is considering a plan to stop and inspect ...
reuters.com/business/energy/us-mulls-plan-disrupt-irans-oil-by-halting-vessels-sea-2025-03-06/
Exclusive: US mulls plan to disrupt Iran's oil by halting vessels at sea
US imposes sanctions on Iranian oil minister, shadow fleet: The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday on Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and some Hong ...
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US imposes sanctions on Iranian oil minister, shadow fleet
Russia becomes increasingly reliant on Iran and North Korea to support its war against Ukraine – ISW
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Russia becomes increasingly reliant on Iran and North Korea to support its ...
Trump 'strongly considering' new sanctions, tariffs on Russia: The US President said in a post online that was he considering the action "based on the fact that ...
1news.co.nz/2025/03/08/trump-strongly-considering-new-sanctions-tariffs-on-russia/
Trump 'strongly considering' new sanctions, tariffs on Russia
Iran to respond to Trump letter after scrutiny: Iran will respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to talks after proper scrutiny ...
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Iran to respond to Trump letter after scrutiny
Without seeing Trump’s letter, Iran’s Khamenei firmly rejects talks with US: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei strongly rejected talks with the United States on ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/03/12/khamenei-talks-with-trump-won-t-lift-sanctions-on-iran
Without seeing Trump’s letter, Iran’s Khamenei firmly rejects talks with ...
China, Russia and Iran call for end to U.S. sanctions on Iran and restart of nuclear talks
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China, Russia and Iran call for end to U.S. sanctions on Iran and restart ...
Is Trump Sanctioning Russian Energy? General License 8’s Expiry Explained: In short, no more Russian gas and oil purchases via Russian banks using hard money by ...
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Is Trump Sanctioning Russian Energy? General License 8’s Expiry Explained
Decision Time For Iran After Delivery Of Trump Letter: This week's Farda Briefing looks at why Iran continues to reject direct talks with the Donald Trump ...
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Decision Time For Iran After Delivery Of Trump Letter
Exclusive: U.S. piles pressure on Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports, sources say
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Exclusive: U.S. piles pressure on Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports ...
Oil rises as Trump says Iran will be held responsible for any future Houthi attacks
cnbc.com/2025/03/17/oil-rises-as-trump-says-iran-will-be-held-responsible-for-any-future-houthi-attacks.html
Oil rises as Trump says Iran will be held responsible for any future ...
Quick Glance: Trump Threatens Iran Over Houthi Attacks
  • President Trump has warned that Iran will be held accountable for Houthi rebel attacks in Yemen, indicating potential military action.

  • He stated that any Houthi attacks will be viewed as actions taken by Iran, with the U.S. poised to respond forcefully.

  • In response to Houthi threats against Israeli vessels, the U.S. conducted extensive airstrikes in Yemen, resulting in numerous casualties.

  • Trump's actions are perceived as a strategy to compel Iran to return to nuclear negotiations amidst rising tensions.
Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline vandalism: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in ...
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Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline ...
Exclusive: US mulls how to ease Russia energy sanctions quickly if war ends, sources say
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Exclusive: US mulls how to ease Russia energy sanctions quickly if war ...
Iran condemns new US sanctions as ‘clear sign of hostility’: Iran on Wednesday condemned a new round of US sanctions as a “clear sign of hostility” after ...
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Iran condemns new US sanctions as ‘clear sign of hostility’
China, Iran, Russia Demand End To US Sanctions On Tehran : China, Russia, and Iran have demanded an end to the United States' "illegal ...
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China, Iran, Russia Demand End To US Sanctions On Tehran
Putin Prepares Sanctions-Lifting Wish List: The US has been mulling how to ease the existing sanctions against the Russian economy. So has the Kremlin.
cepa.org/article/putin-prepares-sanctions-lifting-wish-list/
Putin Prepares Sanctions-Lifting Wish List
Oil prices decline as investors continue to fret over tariff impact: Oil prices fell on Monday as concern about the impact of U.S. import tariffs on global ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-decline-investors-continue-fret-over-tariff-impact-2025-03-10/
Oil prices decline as investors continue to fret over tariff impact
Oil prices rise as US vows to keep attacking Houthis: Oil prices traded higher on Monday after the United States vowed to keep attacking Yemen's Houthis until ...
reuters.com/business/energy/brent-crude-opens-week-higher-us-vows-keep-attacking-houthis-2025-03-16/
Oil prices rise as US vows to keep attacking Houthis
West could ‘sanction Russian oil’ to pressure Putin – expert: What pressure can the West exert if President Putin continues to insist on his terms only for an ...
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West could ‘sanction Russian oil’ to pressure Putin – expert
‘Painful for Russia:’ What new U.S. sanctions on Russian energy mean for Moscow: The Trump administration dealt a blow to Russia's energy sector last week ...
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‘Painful for Russia:’ What new U.S. sanctions on Russian energy mean for ...
China urges 'diplomatic' Iran nuclear solution ahead of Beijing talks: BEIJING: China called on Thursday (Mar 13) for a "diplomatic" ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-urges-diplomatic-iran-nuclear-solution-ahead-talks-4998061
China urges 'diplomatic' Iran nuclear solution ahead of Beijing ...
Putin is playing Trump (again): The Russian leader rolls out his classic strategy to handle tempestuous U.S. president.
politico.eu/article/vladimir-putin-is-playing-donald-trump-again-russia-ukraine-war/
Putin is playing Trump (again)
RFU News: US delivered its harshest economic blow yet against Moscow after ceasefire rejection - Euromaidan Press
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RFU News: US delivered its harshest economic blow yet against Moscow after ...
Iraq has no immediate alternative to Iranian energy imports: Iraq has no immediate alternatives to compensate for the energy imported from Iran ...
reuters.com/business/energy/iraq-has-no-immediate-alternative-iranian-energy-imports-2025-03-09/
Iraq has no immediate alternative to Iranian energy imports
US sanctions Swedish gang with Iran links, known for embassy attack attempt: 'The Iranian regime leveraged the Foxtrot Network to carry out attacks on Israeli ...
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US sanctions Swedish gang with Iran links, known for embassy attack ...
Iran compiling U.S. terror list for sanctions: A senior Iranian official has announced plans to impose sanctions against U.S. individuals involved in terrorism.
newsweek.com/iran-sanction-us-individuals-involved-terrorism-cyber-attacks-2043464
Iran compiling U.S. terror list for sanctions
Iranian Ship Suspected of Missile Cargo Leaves China: The U.S.-sanctioned cargo vessel is on its way to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas and is expected to ...
newsweek.com/iranian-ship-suspected-missile-cargo-leaves-china-2044831
Iranian Ship Suspected of Missile Cargo Leaves China
Trump says sanctions against Russia to be lifted 'at some point': "No, we haven't lifted any sanctions on anybody… I guess it will be at some ...
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Trump says sanctions against Russia to be lifted 'at some point'
Trump says he’s ending Venezuela oil deal: Trump’s announcement marked an abrupt reversal of his administration’s outreach to President Nicolás Maduro.
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/02/26/trump-venezuela-oil-maduro/
Trump says he’s ending Venezuela oil deal
U.S. will collapse Iran's economy by shutting down its oil industry, Treasury secretary says
cnbc.com/2025/03/06/us-will-collapse-irans-economy-by-shutting-down-its-oil-industry-treasury-secretary-says.html
U.S. will collapse Iran's economy by shutting down its oil industry ...
Trump administration toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors: The stiffer restrictions come as the Trump administration is trying to convince ...
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Trump administration toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking ...
Turkey’s top refiner Tupras stops Russian crude purchases after sanctions
reuters.com/business/energy/turkeys-top-refiner-tupras-stops-russian-crude-purchases-after-sanctions-2025-02-18/
Turkey’s top refiner Tupras stops Russian crude purchases after sanctions
US imposes new sanctions on Iran's shadow oil fleet: The United States imposed a fresh round of sanctions targeting Iran's oil industry on Monday ...
reuters.com/world/us-imposes-new-sanctions-irans-shadow-fleet-treasury-department-says-2025-02-24/
US imposes new sanctions on Iran's shadow oil fleet
Iran rules out direct talks with US while Trump exerts ‘maximum pressure’: Iran’s foreign minister made the announcement after meeting his Russian counterpart.
aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/25/iran-rules-out-direct-talks-with-us-while-trump-exerts-maximum-pressure
Iran rules out direct talks with US while Trump exerts ‘maximum pressure’
Russian oil supplies to India recover in March, sources say: India's Russian oil imports recovered in March, returning to near usual levels after a 3-month ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/russian-oil-supplies-india-recover-march-sources-say-2025-03-12/
Russian oil supplies to India recover in March, sources say
Oil up on concerns over Iran sanctions, strong refining margins: Oil prices rose for a second day on Tuesday as fresh U.S. sanctions imposed on Middle Eastern ...
reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-gain-second-day-us-sanctions-iran-raise-supply-concerns-2025-02-25/
Oil up on concerns over Iran sanctions, strong refining margins
Iran is rearming; is China covertly resupplying them? - report: Analysts said this might be a sign that Iran is facing supply chain issues after dramatically ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-842197
Iran is rearming; is China covertly resupplying them? - report
New opportunities for a nuclear deal between Iran and the USA?: Iran is looking for a way to come to terms with the new realities in the Middle East ...
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New opportunities for a nuclear deal between Iran and the USA?