Iran, Russia

Oil jumps more than 3% on concern over more sanctions on Russia and Iran
Oil prices surged on Friday and were on track for a third straight week of gains as traders focused on potential supply disruptions from more sanctions on Russia and Iran. Brent crude futures gained $2.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran and Russia over interference in 2024 election
The United States on Tuesday issued fresh Iran and Russiarelated sanctions targeting individuals and entities over interference in the 2024 U.S. election, according to a posting on a Treasury Department website.
Oil Rises Amid Expectations of Tighter Supply From Russia, Iran
Oil rose in the early Asian session amid expectations of tightening supply from Russia and Iran due to Western sanctions, Exness’ Maria Agustina Patti said.
U.S. imposes sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia over election interference
U.S. Treasury Department says the entities aimed to ‘stoke socio-political tensions and influence the U.S. electorate during the 2024 U.S. election’
Oil prices jump as U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia oil industry
The U.S. Treasury Department is sanctioning Russian oil companies, tankers, officials and executives. Oil prices jumped on worries that crude supplies would face disruptions. Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Friday as the U.
Oil Prices Top $80 On Rumoured US Sanctions On Russia
Oil prices soared on Friday as traders anticipated rumoured new US sanctions against Russia, which would further disrupt its crude exports and therefore tighten supplies.
Oil prices rally 3% as US hits Russian oil with tougher sanctions
Oil prices rallied nearly 3% to their highest in three months on Friday as traders braced for supply disruptions from the broadest U.S. sanctions package targeting Russian oil and gas revenue. The Biden administration on Friday imposed fresh sanctions targeting Russian oil producers,
US intensifies sanctions on Russian oil: Equities tumble, crude prices rally
The Biden administration's new sanctions target Russia's oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, shadow fleet vessels, and opaque traders. Oil prices surged, while European equities slid as investors fear tighter global supply.
Oil touches $80 per barrel as sweeping sanctions against Russia rattle markets
Oil rose to $80 per barrel, the highest level since October, as the US announced new sanctions against Russia.

Iran, Syria

A top Iranian general said Russia was actually bombing the empty desert while saying it was attacking Syrian rebels
Behrouz Esbati said he partially blamed Russia for the fall of Assad's government, in a rare break from Iran's official line ...
Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump's return
Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East.
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The Rise of Eurasia and the Russia–China–Iran–North Korea Axis
Like any newly elected American President, Donald Trump must all too soon address international affairs that have been much ...
US levels sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over attempted election interference
The Biden administration announced new sanctions against Russia and Iran on Tuesday in response to efforts by both countries ...
It's been an absolutely awful year for Iran and its friends
Iran and its proxies and allies — from Syria to Lebanon to Gaza — have taken a beating in military engagements this year.
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Middle East Oil Prices Jump on Scant Flows From Iran, Russia
The price of some Middle Eastern oil grades strengthened in the final week of December on robust demand from Asian refiners, after barrels from Iran and Russia became sparse and more expensive.
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Iran deploys powerful radar to monitor Russian activities
Iran has launched the Nazir radar, as reported by the Ukrainian portal Defense Express. This development allows Tehran to ...