Oil
US threatens to starve Iraq of its oil dollars over Iranian influence, sources say
The warning is the starkest example yet of US President Donald Trump's campaign to curb Iran-linked groups' influence in Iraq.
Israel's imports of Azerbaijani oil via Turkey jump despite Ankara's trade ban
Syria's government faces pivotal moment against SDF, as it retakes largest oil field - analysis
Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez tout positive phone call, Trump finds Senate win
US VP says Venezuela can only sell oil if it serves US interests
Oil producer Chevron is reportedly in talks with the US government to expand in Venezuela, and Trump claimed Venezuela will only purchase American-made products with oil money.
Rubio says US plan for Venezuela is stability, recovery, then transition
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US plans to stabilize Venezuela, secure access for US oil companies, and oversee a political transition, drawing sharp Democratic criticism.
US, with help of UK, seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker sailing under Russian flag
The tanker, previously known as the Bella-1, was originally bound for Venezuela before it turned around last month after encountering the US Coast Guard.
US to import up to $2 billion in Venezuelan crude oil under new export deal
The US and Venezuela reached a deal to export up to $2 billion in crude to the US, with President Donald Trump saying the move would divert oil from China and ease pressure on Venezuelan production.
It’s really about oil, not drugs: Why Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' is attacking Venezuela - opinion
This is a president who considers global warming a hoax, solar panels “ugly as hell,” wind turbines as visual blights and killers of birds and whales.
After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran, Hezbollah
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will exert leverage to ensure that the country “no longer cozy up to Hezbollah and Iran in our own hemisphere.”
Venezuelan oil exports show signs of movement as bonds jump after Maduro arrest
Sanctioned oil tankers have quietly left Venezuela despite a us embargo, as markets rally on hopes of a post-Maduro transition.
Venezuela’s energy, mining sectors in focus after Maduro capture - explainer
Despite holding the world’s largest oil reserves, Venezuela’s oil and mining output remains far below capacity after years of mismanagement, underinvestment and sanctions under Maduro.
Trump shares image of Nicolas Maduro aboard US warship after capture
Trump noted that the forces that captured Maduro suffered a few injuries and no deaths.
Maduro says Venezuela is a 'brother country' to US, offers serious talks on oil reserves, drugs
Maduro noted that when he and Trump last spoke in November, the US president had acknowledged his authority by addressing him as "Mr. President."
