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When Oil Was Used As Weapon Against US, Israel, UK For 1st Time In 1973
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen dramatically after US-Israeli strikes on Iran. This has raised fears of a global energy disruption not seen since the 1973 oil crisis, also linked to Israel.
Iran-Israel War LIVE Updates: Kuwait Airport Attacked Amid Iran's Campaign In The Gulf
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.
Are Iranian Women In Combat Against US, Israel? Viral Videos Fact-Checked
Women in Iran are not permitted to serve in military combat roles; compulsory service only applies to men.
Explosions In Downtown Dubai, Clouds Of Smoke Seen As Iran Continues To Strike
Authorities in Dubai reported a "minor drone incident" on Thursday after an AFP correspondent heard explosions in the city's downtown, as Iran continued its campaign against the Gulf in response to US-Israeli attacks.
Atlassian Cuts 1,600 Jobs As Company Shifts Focus To AI: "Right Decision"
Layoffs to affect 10% of workforce amid Australian company's restructuring plan to push into artificial intelligence and enterprise sales.
Iranian Regime Not At Risk Of Collapse Despite 12 Days Of War: US Intel
US intelligence indicates that Iran's leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless US and Israeli bombardment, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Opinion: Opinion | The Big 'Oil' Lesson For India As Hormuz Chokes
The fact is, we have neglected the oil and gas sector for the last 20 years. Many of us got carried away with the West-led "demonise oil, prioritise green energy" narrative.
Anthropic Turns To Court After Pentagon's "Supply-Chain Risk" Designation
Anthropic on Wednesday sought a stay from a US appeals court after the Pentagon said the company was a supply-chain risk, pending a judicial review of the case, adding that the designation could cost it billions of dollars in lost revenue.
Middle East crisis live: Iran steps up campaign to disrupt energy markets as oil price spikes above $100 a barrel
Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle EastIran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport across the GulfHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?An Iranian source is denying the country will allow India-flagged tankers to pass through the vital strait of Hormuz, Reuters is reporting.The news agency a little earlier quoted an Indian source as saying Iran would in fact allow such tankers to pass through the strait, a key artery for global oil trade. Continue reading...
Shell CEO’s pay jumps 60% despite slump in oil firm’s profits
Campaigners say people unlikely to ‘look favourably’ on package for Wael Sawan, which rose to £13.8m in 2025The chief executive of Shell saw his pay jump more than 60% to almost £14m in 2025 despite a slump in profits at the oil company and prospects of rising pump prices related to war in the Middle East.The package for Wael Sawan, who took the top job in 2023 and has refocused the company on fossil fuels, rose from £8.6m in 2024 to £13.8m in 2025. Continue reading...
Trump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll rises | First Thing
President delivered a vague and contradictory forecast on the future of the war in Middle East. Plus, how to recognize a psychopathDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has said the war in Iran is “very complete, pretty much”, as the economic toll of the joint US-Israeli operation rises, disrupting global oil trade and threatening to engulf the Middle East in a regional war.Any unintended consequences so far? Among others, it has probably reinforced North Korea’s decision to build a nuclear arsenal.Do we know yet who bombed the Minab school? Trump blamed Iran without evidence. All the actual evidence indicates the US was responsible.This is a developing story. Follow the latest updates here.Who did X say were the most prolific state actors? Russia, followed by Iran and China. Continue reading...
We attacked Iran with no clear plan for regime change, Israeli security sources say
If regime holds, control of enriched uranium may be ultimate measure of US-Israeli success, insiders sayMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael did not have a realistic plan for regime change when it attacked Iran, multiple Israeli security sources have said, with expectations that airstrikes could lead to a popular uprising having been driven by “wishful thinking” rather than hard intelligence.Iran has survived nearly two weeks of bombing raids and the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Trump is publicly contemplating ending the increasingly costly war. Continue reading...
