Oil
India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance
India aims to prevent its waters from being used for ship-to-ship transfers that obscure the origin of oil cargoes, a source told Reuters.
US intercepts Iran-linked oil tanker en route from Caribbean to Indian Ocean
Trump, Netanyahu agree to increase economic pressure on Iran, primarly targeting oil to China
Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC
Iran-backed drone strikes on US oil sites push Iraq closer to Washington over Tehran - analysis
Iraq is the second-biggest producer in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which Trump has regularly criticized for trying to keep oil prices high.
Gas field in Kurdistan Region of Iraq seeks restart after drone attack
Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, vital for Kurdistan’s electricity, is preparing to restart production days after a drone attack halted operations, sparking widespread condemnation.
Iran seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel for smuggling fuel
Iran seized an Eswatini-flagged ship carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled fuel off Bushehr, detaining its 13 crew amid ongoing efforts to curb fuel smuggling.
Iran's IRGC smuggled over $1 billion to Hezbollah through Dubai since January, US says - WSJ
In addition to Dubai, the US is reportedly worried that funds are being smuggled to Hezbollah through Turkey and Iraq.
Drone attack suspends operations at major Iraq gas field, power cuts occur across Kurdish region
A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq causes major power outages in northern regions, damaging key infrastructure and halting gas supplies to power stations.
Iran to raise fuel prices under limited conditions amid energy crisis
Government officials have warned that subsidized fuel prices in Iran are "not rational," impose a heavy burden on state finances, and incentivise suboptimal consumption as well as force fuel imports.
US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil
“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.
Iraqi PM-led coalition tops Iraq election with 46 seats, commission says
Prime Minister Sudani's bloc wins Iraq's election, but forming a new government may take months due to challenges in building a majority and balancing US-Iran influence.
Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says
President Trump is willing to sign a sanctions bill targeting Russia, but insists on retaining ultimate authority over any sanctions measures, a senior official says.
Russia's Novorossiysk port resumes oil loadings after Ukrainian attack
Novorossiysk and a neighboring Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal temporarily suspended oil exports, equivalent to 2.2 million barrels per day, or 2% of global supply, on Friday.
