Russia, Iran and Qatar Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Moscow, October 28, 2026 Russia has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Iran and Qatar as tensions in the Middle East...
Global Energy Security
Middle East Oil Exports Recover, but US–Iran Conflict Continues to Threaten Energy Security
The recovery of oil shipments from the Middle East is offering some relief to international energy markets, but persistent maritime...
Iran Conflict Puts Strait of Hormuz at the Center of Global Energy Security
The conflict between the United States and Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into one of the most closely...
Iran Plans Strait of Hormuz Exclusion Zone as Maritime Tensions Escalate
Iran is preparing to establish a new exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz, marking another significant escalation in the...
Strategic Oil Reserves Explained: Why Countries Are Stockpiling Crude for the Next Energy Shock
When global oil supplies are disrupted, governments have one emergency tool that can be used almost immediately: strategic petroleum reserves....
