The Gulf wants to end attacks from Iraq, but will it influence Baghdad before Iran does? - analysis

Commodities: Oil Market Shrugs Off Persian Gulf Escalation

Commodities: Oil Market Shrugs Off Persian Gulf Escalation

🇮🇶⚡️ — Iraqi security forces are currently conducting an arrest and raid campaign in the capi [...]

— Iraqi security forces are currently conducting an arrest and raid campaign in the capital, Baghdad, raiding the homes of politicians.@IntelSlava

The Commodities Feed: Oil bounces on Persian Gulf re-escalation

ASIA/PACIFIC: Re-escalation in the Persian Gulf has reignited supply concerns, pushing oil prices higher amid questions about the direction of US-Iran peace talks

JUST IN: 🇮🇶 Iraqi Prime Minister says there is "no evidence"

JUST IN: Iraqi Prime Minister says there is no evidence recent attacks on Gulf nations came from Iraq.@BRICSNews

Iraq PM Says No Evidence Gulf Attacks Originated from Iraqi Territory

BAGHDAD, June 30: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi said there is no evidence that attacks targeting Gulf states were launched from Iraqi territory, while reaffirming that Baghda...

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 []

Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert

Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert

Oil Rises After Weekend of Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran

The continued cycle of attacks between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, testing markets on Sunday. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, opened about 3.5 percent higher on Sunday, to nearly 79 a barrel. That is up nearly 9 percent []

When geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says in Dalian

The Gulf states should prioritise diverse defences and domestic capability-building to hedge against uncertain US commitments and volatility in the Middle East, according to an expert at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Dalian in northeastern China this week. Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, said on Wednesday that regional governments remained deeply reliant on the United States for security but were increasingly uneasy about...

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.

Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details

Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies' security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf

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Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

Oil Market Risks Breaking $100, Eni CEO Warns

Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italy’s state‑controlled energy group Eni, warned that if the Middle East conflict drags on, the global oil market will break out of its current 80–100 band by early 2027, fueling inflation and curbing energy demand, according to Reuters, citing Descalzi’s interview with Il Sole 24 Ore newspaper. The release of strategic [] The post Oil Market Risks Breaking 100, Eni CEO Warns first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance

Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance Iran's acting defence minister, Majid Ibn al-Reza, has called on Islamic countries to establish a regional security belt, arguing that greater cooperation is needed to address shared security challenges. According to the IRNA news agency, al-Reza made the proposal during a telephone conversation with Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif. The remarks come as countries across the Gulf continue to reassess regional security arrangements following the conflict that began in late February. Iran has maintained that its military operations targeted US interests, while several Gulf states have disputed that claim and said civilian infrastructure was also affected.

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

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

Jordan and Bahrain Face Growing Risks as US-Iran Fighting Spreads

As fighting between the United States and Iran [] The post Jordan and Bahrain Face Growing Risks as US-Iran Fighting Spreads appeared first on The Media Line.

ATHEX: Mini sell-off after fresh Gulf tension

The resumption of military action in the Persian Gulf had an immediate impact on markets, with oil rates jumping and bourse indexes slumping.

‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes

Tehran warned additional U.S. attacks would trigger wider retaliation against American military installations across the region. The post ‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes appeared first on World Israel News.

Seeking a post-war order in Gulf: Can Riyadh expand its regional footprint?

The war launched by Israel and the U.S. against Iran has challenged the assumptions and practices underpinning the existing regional order in the Gulf. The impact of the conflict e...

Who Is Influencing Washington?

Former Middle East Peace Negotiator Gershon Baskin argues Gulf countries are playing an increasingly important role in shaping US policy toward Iran and the wider region.

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes

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Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad Green Zone, arrest MPs in anti-corruption crackdown

Baghdad's high-security Green Zone saw a significant crackdown as Iraqi forces arrested politicians and officials in a sweeping anti-corruption drive. Judicial orders led to pre-dawn raids, targeting individuals implicated in financial corruption and potentially linked to smuggling and funding armed factions. This operation precedes Prime Minister Zaidi's US visit, signaling his commitment to reforms amidst ongoing investigations.

Investors eye earnings season and oil impact after Gulf tensions ease – Stock Takes

Investors eye earnings season and oil impact after Gulf tensions ease – Stock Takes

Iran attacks Gulf states to impose its Hormuz battle lines

Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states are once again on the frontlines of the growing US-Iran confrontation.

Iran, US continue escalating attacks after tanker struck

Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war.

Iran FM warns any challenge to Hormuz routes will ‘increase tensions’

During a visit to Iraqi capital Baghdad, Abbas Araghchi also called for the establishment of a security framework with Gulf countries, with Tehran and Washington accusing each other of violating the fragile truce that was meant to end the Middle East war. The post Iran FM warns any challenge to Hormuz routes will ‘increase tensions’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.

'Natural leak' of oil detected in the St. Lawrence

Scientists observed oil rising from the seabed in the heart of the Gulf.

Region seeks security framework with Iran: Qatari PM

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – The Persian Gulf region is now working toward a new security architecture that includes Iran, Qatar's prime minister says.

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.

[Video] BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians l [...]

BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians loyal to Iran's regime. The Iranian regime’s influence is a cancer in the Middle East, destroying every country it touches - Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. The people of the Middle East are waking up.

Why this energy shock is different

The Gulf ceasefire lasted barely three weeks. After Iranian attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States struck more than 80 targets, revoked Iran’s oil-sanctions waiver, and declared the memorandum of understanding “over.” Yet the market response was telling: Brent crude rose to around 79 per barrel—a meaningful jump, but []

Saudi Arabia to host Gulf–Iran 'reconciliation summit'

Persian Gulf relations were heavily strained by the US-Israeli war on Iran, which engulfed all of West Asia

Qatar issues security alert as Bahrain, Kuwait sound warning sirens after new US strikes on Iran

Gulf states step up security measures after US military says it launched another round of strikes on Iran

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.