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Donald Trump and the Persian threshold of pain

It would be so easy for Donald Trump to escape from the trap he has built for himself in the Persian Gulf. Just declare a victory and leave.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is on something of a diplomatic roll at the moment. Having concluded a weeklong visit to the United States on July 19, 2026, during which he charmed President Donald Trump, al-Zaidi is now expected to head to Tehran to do the same with Iran’s new…

The Conversation · Jul 21

Money talks: As the Iran war continues, Hormuz tolls gain traction

With missiles replacing merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, activity in the world's most critical energy corridor is grinding to a halt—and a controversial proposal to charge for safe passage is gaining traction.

Fortune · Jul 21

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Goldman raises Dutch TTF gas price view on slow Hormuz export recovery

Goldman Sachs raised its Dutch TTF gas price forecasts for the final two quarters of 2025, citing expectations of further delays in the normalisation of LNG exports from the Gulf amid heightened Middle East tensions. The investment bank lifted its Q3 and Q4 forecasts to €60 and €53 per MWh,…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Tropical Storm Bertha heads for land as Hurricane Fausto forms in eastern Pacific

Bertha could bring heavy rain on US Gulf coast, with its center located 110 miles south of Panama City, Florida

The Guardian - US · Jul 20

Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran war

Gulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ties with Arab nations. This strategic shift complicates Pakistan's role as a mediator with Iran. The country faces challenges in fulfilling extensive military commitments to multiple nations. Pakistan must balance economic…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

US-Iran strikes: latest developments

DUBAI - Iran's president said his country is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic and Tehran hit Gulf states.

Bangkok Post · Jul 20

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How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy supplies

Yemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global energy markets significantly. The Red Sea has become a critical alternative oil export route for the Gulf. Disruptions here, alongside the Strait of Hormuz, could cause a major energy crisis. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Bonds unsettled as oil and gas climb, earnings loom for AI

Escalating Gulf conflict pushed oil prices above ninety dollars a barrel on Monday. Higher energy costs revived inflation worries and impacted bond yields significantly. Futures markets now price in a Federal Reserve rate hike by year-end. Equity markets remained subdued as investors assessed these economic pressures. This comes as major…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routes

Red Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threaten vital energy markets. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, an essential trade artery, is now under scrutiny as Houthi rebels have stationed missiles and drones nearby. This precarious situation…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

South Korea's share market losses deepen as leveraged AI bets take a heavy toll

South Korean shares experienced a significant decline, triggering market-wide trading curbs. Investors are unwinding AI-linked trades, extending a sharp correction in the KOSPI index. This selloff highlights growing investor anxiety over leveraged bets on AI chipmakers. Markets also reacted to escalating Gulf conflict and rising oil prices. Major tech earnings…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran will pay ‘many times over’ for US soldier deaths as Iran targets Kuwait

Oil prices climb above $90 a barrel after Iranian military targets two tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Global Market Today: Asian shares hesitant as oil climbs, earnings loom

Asian markets showed hesitation as oil prices climbed due to escalating Gulf conflict. This surge revived inflation worries, influencing Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Major tech earnings this week will test investor confidence in artificial intelligence stocks. South Korea's market experienced significant losses after retail investors were squeezed out. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

The world is looking ahead toward a post-Iran oil market that offsets most Hormuz volumes in a few years as ships reject a U.S.-backed alternate route

Goldman Sachs estimated that enough Mideast pipeline capacity could be added to insulate 75% of the pre-war Gulf exports by the end of 2028.

Fortune · Jul 19

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The Times of India · Jul 19

The week that was in international affairs: US-Iran ceasefire dead, Hormuz blockade back on; China flexes with missile test

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly wrap of international news. This week we are covering the slow crumbling of the US-Iran ceasefire, the reimposition of US naval blockade on Iran, protests in Ukraine over firing of the defence minister, China’s missile test in the South…

Bangkok Post · Jul 19

US-Iran strikes: latest developments

DUBAI - US and Iranian strikes extended into Sunday, with Washington saying it was punishing Tehran for the deaths of two US servicemen in Jordan and Gulf states announcing responses to Iranian attacks.

The Economic Times · Jul 19

UAE flight cancellations today: US-Iran conflict impacts Kuwait, Saudi Arabia routes as airlines adjust schedules

Check the latest UAE flight cancellations as some routes face disruptions. Services to Kuwait and parts of Saudi Arabia are most affected by these changes. Several international airlines have extended flight suspensions to Dubai and other Gulf destinations. Rerouting flights due to airspace restrictions causes longer journey times and potential…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 18

US-Iran fighting escalates with infrastructure targeted

Iran on Saturday struck infrastructure in the Gulf and threatened a "full-scale offensive" in retaliation for the seventh consecutive night of US strikes on the Islamic republic.

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The Guardian - US · Jul 18

Why is Trump risking midterm disaster by resuming the unpopular Iran war?

Less than a month after hailing a ceasefire, Trump resumed strikes on Iran, a move experts warn could prolong the war and hurt Republicans before the midterms

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure

Oil prices climbed significantly on Friday, reaching their highest point in over a month. Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran intensified attacks across the Gulf region. Shipping routes face potential closure, impacting global oil flows and prices. Saudi Arabia has redirected significant crude exports to avoid the Strait…

AAP · Jul 18

Australia expands its fuel buffer against Gulf turmoil

Australia's fuel reserves have hit all-time highs as the Iran conflict roils global oil markets, helping keep unleaded around $1.76 a litre in capital cities.

The Times of India · Jul 17

While commercial ships and oil tankers struggled to get by, this Soviet-born billionaire’s $300 million superyacht left Dubai and cruised through the Strait of Hormuz on a 2,000-mile journey to the Maldives

Motor Yacht A, under the ownership of billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, recently traversed the Strait of Hormuz amidst increased military tensions that have prompted commercial vessels to postpone their voyages. Following the imposition of Western sanctions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Melnichenko relocated his assets to the Gulf, particularly after his…

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast

Iranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East

International Business Times · Jul 17

Oil Producers Are Trying to Leave the Strait of Hormuz Behind. Iran Has Other Plans.

Governments across the Gulf are accelerating pipeline construction after Iran and its regional allies intensified attacks on commercial shipping, but experts say pipelines remain exposed to military strikes from Tehran.

The Independent UK · Jul 17

UK strikes ‘biggest ever’ deal with European country amid e-gate and roaming agreement

The trade deal followers similar situations with India, the US, the EU, Gulf states and South Korea

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