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world-news3 days ago•27 min saved

Iran warns to stay away from US bases as Gulf crisis escalates

Iran’s state broadcaster warns people to stay away from US bases as Tehran escalates attacks in the Gulf, saying missile strikes hit Sulaymaniyah (Iraq) and Bahrain in retaliation, with the IRGC claiming broader strikes on American facilities while Kuwait and Jordan report damage; the U.S. says its forces in the region remain fully operational and that strikes have targeted military sites, and Iran has suspended its commitments under the US–Iran memorandum of understanding.

via New York Post|

#gulf-conflict #iran #military-operations

middle-east4 months ago•2 min saved

Houthis Could Be Next to Enter Iran’s Gulf Conflict

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed retaliation against Israel and the U.S., praising Hezbollah, Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis and signaling the group could be next to join the Gulf conflict; the Houthis have attacked Israel and threatened Red Sea shipping, meaning their involvement would heighten regional tensions and threaten shipping lanes like the Red Sea and the Hormuz Strait.

via Axios|

#gulf-conflict #houthis #iran

business4 months ago•5 min saved

Oil climbs to 2-year high as Gulf output fears mount

Oil prices jumped to their highest in more than two years after Qatar's energy minister warned Gulf oil and gas output could stop within days amid escalating conflict, with Brent above $93 a barrel and risks of a move toward $150 if the Iran war persists; the Strait of Hormuz disruption and QatarEnergy's LNG halt under force majeure underline potential inflationary and growth risks, likely prompting reserve releases if the crisis lasts.

via BBC|

#business #energy-security #gulf-conflict

energy-and-climate4 months ago•8 min saved

Europe braces for energy price shocks as Gulf conflict tightens supply

The Gulf crisis disrupts Hormuz shipping, lifting global oil and gas prices and squeezing Europe’s energy mix. With depleted gas stocks, slow storage targets, and higher insurance costs for shipping, Europe faces higher bills for households and industry while scrambling to diversify away from Russian supplies. Renewables and energy security become EU priorities, but short-term relief remains elusive as markets reroute around blocked routes and strained LNG access.

via politico.eu|

#energy-and-climate #energy-security #europe