Strategic Oil Reserves: History, Purpose & Current Status (2026)
The world relies on a steady flow of oil to power transportation, heat homes, and fuel industries. But what happens when that flow is disrupted? Nations … Read more
Iran war
Trump’s Iran War: Sharpies, Flirting & Billions Spent | US News
As the U.S. Military campaign in Iran enters its fifth week, President Trump has continued to offer a markedly different tone than previous wartime leaders, mixing … Read more
US Considers 10,000 Troop Increase to Middle East Amid Iran Talks & Ceasefire Extension
Washington is weighing a significant increase in its military presence in the Middle East, potentially deploying 10,000 additional troops alongside fighter jet squadrons and armored vehicles, … Read more
Asian Nations Line Up for Russian Oil as Supply Concerns Rise
A surge in demand for Russian oil is building across Asia, driven by disruptions to global supply and a willingness among several nations to capitalize on … Read more
Trump’s Iran Policy: From Non-Intervention to Brink of War
The question of how a U.S. Administration, just months after articulating a preference for non-intervention, came so close to war with Iran remains a critical case … Read more
Trump Criticizes Australia & Allies Over Iran War Support, Claims Iran ‘Begging’ for Deal
Washington – President Donald Trump sharply criticized Australia’s response to the escalating conflict with Iran, singling out the country for what he described as a lack … Read more
Iran Island Invasion Threat: Ghalibaf Warns of Retaliation & Red Sea Shipping Risk
TEHRAN – Iran’s political and military leadership issued increasingly stark warnings Wednesday regarding potential foreign aggression, specifically alleging that “enemies” are preparing to occupy one of … Read more
US-Israeli War on Iran: Does R2P Enable Intervention?
The specter of armed conflict between the United States and Israel, on one side, and Iran, on the other, has ignited a debate over the potential … Read more
US 15-Point Plan to End Iran Conflict: Ceasefire Proposals & Reactions
Tehran has dismissed as “a theatrical performance” a 15-point plan reportedly proposed by the United States to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, according to statements … Read more
US Economy Vulnerable to Iran War Shock: Inflation & Financial Risks
WASHINGTON, DC – The United States is entering a period of heightened economic vulnerability, a situation exacerbated by its increasingly complex geopolitical entanglements. As the potential … Read more
CERAWeek 2026: Iran War & Global Oil Supply Fears Dominate Energy Conference
HOUSTON – The escalating conflict between the U.S. And Iran cast a long shadow over CERAWeek, the annual energy industry gathering held in Houston this week. … Read more
Middle East Water & Energy Under Threat: Iran Conflict Risks ‘War Crime’
The escalating tensions in the Middle East are now extending to critical infrastructure, with strikes and threats targeting energy and water facilities at an unprecedented scale. … Read more