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China

UK Issues Sanctions for Iranian Oil Magnate and Companies

Priya Anika Rajan - August 21, 2025

Britain sanctioned an Iranian oil magnate and four companies on Thursday, saying they are part of a network that supports Tehran's overseas activities, including...

China

US Treasury Targets Iranian Oil Exports and Shadow Fleet

Sophie Becker - August 21, 2025

US Treasury on 21st Aug 2025, has targeted Iran’s oil exports by imposing sanctions on Greek national Antonios Margaritis, his network of companies, and...

Iran

Turkish Ports Place New Barriers For Israel-Linked Vessels

Priya Anika Rajan - August 21, 2025

Turkish port authorities have begun informally requiring shipping agents to provide letters declaring that vessels are not linked to Israel and not carrying military...

Iran

Azerbaijan Officials Express Concern Over Shallowing of the Caspian Sea

Malik Johnson - August 21, 2025

Rapid falls in the level of the Caspian Sea are affecting ports and oil shipments and threatening to inflict catastrophic damage on sturgeon and...

Iran

Iran holds military drills after humiliating losses in war with Israel

Sophie Becker - August 21, 2025

Iran on Thursday launched its first solo military exercises since its June war with Israel, state media reported, seeking to reassert an image of...

Iran

Sanctioned tankers sold for demolition in ‘unusually structured’ deals

Sophie Becker - August 21, 2025

While the grey tanker fleet continues to expand, market observers have noted a portion of these vessels have recently ended up in demolition yards...

Iran

Russia’s gasoline exports to Afghanistan plummet in July, traders say

Sophie Becker - August 20, 2025

Russia's gasoline shipments to Afghanistan and Turkmenistan plunged in July even before Moscow restricted exports of the fuel to guarantee affordable supplies in the...

Argentina

OPINION | Oil price smile could leave traders in tears

Sophie Becker - August 20, 2025

A glaring mismatch between benchmark oil prices and expectations of a looming supply overhang has created an imbalance that could end badly for traders....

Bahrain