IEA Warns US-Iran Escalation Threatens Global Oil Supply as Doha Talks Loom

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JUST IN: Iran says continued US interference in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to major disruptions in the global oil and gas markets.@BRICSNews

US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region

US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region

Iran strikes three ships in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions are rising in the Middle East after Iran reportedly struck three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. The US has revoked Iran's authorisation to produce and export oil following the attacks. The attacks threaten to derail negotiations aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict. They also risk collapsing a recent agreement under which Iran pledged to halt attacks in the strategic waterway.

How Iran's strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait forced the US to reassess military presence in Middle East

The back-and-forth attacks between the United States (US) and Iran, despite them signing a peace deal this month, have once again escalated the tensions in the Middle East, with analysts fearing that it could further disrupt the global supply chains. These strikes are a result of Iran targeting a container vessel near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Iran War LIVE Updates: US waives sanctions on Tehran after talks; Lebanon fighting abates

US Iran War LIVE Updates: Iranian crude is flooding onto the global market again, just as the US waives sanctions on the cargoes, permitting far more countries to buy them.

Why US-Iran confrontation persist despite diplomacy

The latest escalation between the United States and Iran illustrates a recurring paradox in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where diplomatic engagement and military confrontation are not mutually exclusive.

Iran conflict escalates as US strikes continue, Gulf states targeted

Iran conflict escalates as US strikes continue, Gulf states targeted

US, GCC outline conditions for expanding economic ties with Iran

US, GCC outline conditions for expanding economic ties with Iran

Middle East tensions threaten to push oil prices beyond current range, Eni CEO says

Milan, July 11 (SANA) Continued tensions in the Middle East could push global oil prices beyond their current range of 80 to 100 per barrel by the first quarter of 2027, Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi said, warning that prolonged regional conflicts are increasing pressure on energy markets. Speaking to Reuters on Saturday, Descalzi said withdrawals []

Trump Says U.S.-Iran to Meet in Doha. Iran Says It Will Not Meet With U.S. Negotiators

The United States says its delegation will meet with Iranian negotiators in Doha to discuss the cease fire. Iran says not so. ... The post Trump Says U.S.-Iran to Meet in Doha. Iran Says It Will Not Meet With U.S. Negotiators appeared first on The New American.

Iran: U.S. sanctions against its oil exports discussed at Swiss talks

Iran: U.S. sanctions against its oil exports discussed at Swiss talks

Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations are remaining cautious to avoid direct involvement in the confrontation. Crude oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing geopolitical risks. India, a major oil importer, faces increased vulnerability from these market developments.

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal

US and Iranian envoys are in Qatar, but not for direct talks. Iran insists it will not begin negotiations on a final deal until the memorandum of understanding is fully implemented. Tehran wants Israel's assault on Lebanon to end, and for the US to lift oil sanctions and release its frozen funds. Craig Boswell reports from Washington.

Iran Shipped 30 Million Barrels of Oil in Week Before US Waiver

Iranian crude is flooding onto the global market again, just as the US waives sanctions on the cargoes, permitting far more countries to buy them.

Iran-US tensions spur ASEAN security push: Hassan Wirajuda

Senior Indonesian diplomat Hassan Wirajuda said rising Iran-United States tensions in the Middle East have created ...

Oil Prices Climb As Renewed US-Iran Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

Escalating hostilities between the US and Iran fuel concerns over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates across Gulf

The latest escalation marks one of the most intense exchanges since the conflict began earlier this year, raising fresh concerns about regional stability. The post US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates across Gulf first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Open Strait, Unsettled Waters

Welcome to The Adversarial. Every other week, we’ll provide you with expert analysis on America’s greatest challengers: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and jihadists. Read more below.***IranOn June 17, U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian separately signed a memorandum of understanding. Mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, the agreement ends hostilities and provides early returns for both sides: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is ticking up, oil prices have been coming down, and Washington has issued a 60-day waiver on Iranian oil and petrochemical sales. But diverging claims on nearly every point the two sides spent weeks litigating The post Open Strait, Unsettled Waters appeared first on War on the Rocks.

US, Iran reach preliminary deal on first $3B in frozen assets: Axios

Technical delegations from the United States and Iran have finalized a preliminary understanding in Doha regarding the release of a first installment of frozen Iranian financial assets. According to sources familiar with the indirect talks cited by Axios, the breakthrough involves a 3 billion tranche. To comply with strict international sanctions frameworks, the capital will []

With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu?

The US-Iran deal waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, but Washington will need further steps to meaningfully shift global crude trade and ensure clearer visibility into Iranian oil transactions. The post With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Arab Parliament urges inclusion of Gulf security concerns in future US-Iran negotiations

CAIRO, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker for the Arab Parliament, has stressed that any understandings or agreements between the United States and Iran must take into account the security concerns of Arab countries, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and ensure their inclusion in any arrangements related to regional security and stability.Addressing the closing s

Where the U.S. and Iran stand after Doha negotiations

A look at what is known to have come out of the latest round of Iran and U.S. indirect talks in Doha.

Oil Market Calm Is Shattered by Fresh Hostilities

The latest cracks in the cease-fire between the United States and Iran have jolted an oil market that in recent weeks seemed to think durable peace between the countries was within reach. By midday Wednesday, international oil prices were approaching 80 a barrel, their highest level in weeks, after President Trump said the temporary truce []

World : US-Iran Talks To Focus On Implementing Memorandum Provisions – Iranian Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN, June 21 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Iran's focus during negotiations with the United States (US) in Switzerland will be on the implementation of provisions of the memorandum of understanding that stipulate an end to fighting on all fronts, the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil exports and unfreezing of Iranian assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said on Sunday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes

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— WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qatari and Pakistani mediation.@IntelSlava

'No negotiation at any level': Iran refutes Donald Trump's claim of planned US talks in Doha

Iran has denied any upcoming negotiations with the US, contradicting President Trump's claims of a meeting in Qatar. While both nations reportedly agreed to halt counter-strikes following recent escalations around the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran clarified that an expert delegation will visit Doha solely to discuss the implementation of a memorandum of understanding concerning frozen assets and oil exports. Comprehensive deal talks remain contingent on these key provisions.

The tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices

The potential unraveling of a fragile truce between Iran and the United States has renewed anxiety over fuel prices

Saudi Arabia Considers Expanding Its East-West Pipeline

The Iran conflict continues to confront Middle Eastern energy producers with challenges to getting their products to market, and they The post Saudi Arabia Considers Expanding Its East-West Pipeline appeared first on IER.

Qatar confirms no high-level U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, clarifies status of $6bn frozen funds

Qatar says no direct U.S.-Iran talks are taking place in Doha and confirms the 6bn in frozen Iranian funds remains subject to a 2023 agreement. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (The post Qatar confirms no high-level U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, clarifies status of 6bn frozen funds is from Doha News | Qatar.)

Egypt and Saudi Arabia Discuss Regional Escalation and Bilateral Relations

Egypt and Saudi Arabia Discuss Regional Escalation and Bilateral Relations

Is OPEC Losing Control as Gulf Oil Producers Race to Reclaim Market Share?

The four month Iran war severely disrupted global energy markets after Tehran restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli military strikes. At the height of the conflict, around 14 million barrels of oil per day were removed from global supply, triggering fears of a prolonged energy crisis and sending Brent crude [] The post Is OPEC Losing Control as Gulf Oil Producers Race to Reclaim Market Share? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Qatar announces start of US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Doha expressed hope that these meetings will lead to a comprehensive and lasting agreement covering all aspects addressed in the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. [] The post US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation

Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation

US, Iran prepare for Doha talks amid regional security challenges

The United States and Iran are preparing for a new round of high-level talks in Doha aimed at advancing implementation of their recent memorandum of understanding, even as maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon continue to test the fragile diplomatic process. The White House announced that US [] The post US, Iran prepare for Doha talks amid regional security challenges first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing

Iran attacked Gulf countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, after US strikes in retaliation for an attack against a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump siasat syarikat minyak susulan harga petrol masih tinggi

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump, mengarahkan siasatan terhadap syarikat minyak utama berhubung dakwaan harga petrol yang tinggi, ketika beliau berdepan tekanan politik susulan kesan konflik di Asia Barat. Harga petroleum global melonjak selepas Iran menyekat aliran minyak melalui Selat Hormuz sebagai tindak balas terhadap serangan AS-Israel pada Februari. “Syarikat Minyak besar tidak menurunkan ... Read more The post Trump siasat syarikat minyak susulan harga petrol masih tinggi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

‘Not f—ing around’: US gearing up for new round of Iran war

Washington warned Tehran it is prepared for an escalation lasting days, weeks, or even months. The post ‘Not f—ing around’: US gearing up for new round of Iran war appeared first on World Israel News.

Iran war live: Tehran attacks Jordan, Gulf states after US bombardment

Iran targets Jordan and Gulf states after US bombs Iranian cities including Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Chabahar