Vance predicts Iran war to shift phase in months
Vance said Iran conflict to enter new phase in months; his Hormuz traffic recovery claim disputed by independent trackers.
15/09/2026 21:5314 min read
Geopolitics
Soaring shipping costs squeeze US crude arbitrage to Asia
Shipping costs for US crude to Asia have surged to record levels amid Middle East supply disruptions. Asian refiners continue to buy US barrels despite higher…
15/09/2026 21:4214 min read
US proposes limits on foreign parts in AI hardware production
Washington proposes capping foreign parts in AI chips and servers to block China from using Mexico to avoid US tariffs.
15/09/2026 21:1115 min read
Saudi pipeline attacks reveal Iraqi militia capability
Iraqi militias attacked Saudi pipeline, exposing defense gaps. Repair timeline 3-6 weeks; further strikes could make it indefinite.
15/09/2026 19:323 min read
WTI crude hits $106, adding to oil market's mounting troubles
WTI crude rose $4.93 to $106.31, marking an 11th gain in 12 sessions amid a supply crunch and rising geopolitical tensions.
15/09/2026 17:319 min read
Libya output halt pushes oil higher; force majeure possible
Oil prices rose after Libya's NOC halted production at three fields due to protests and warned of force majeure on deliveries.
15/09/2026 14:112 min read
US confiscates $61M in crypto linked to Iranian oil laundering via Binance
The US is seizing $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly laundered through Binance from Iranian oil sales.
15/09/2026 13:436 min read
Oil prices hold gains as supply fears persist and diplomatic efforts stall
Crude prices remain supported as Saudi pipeline closure and delayed Hormuz talks raise supply concerns.
15/09/2026 10:419 min read
Pentagon's Iran War Price Tag Excludes Fuel Shock
Pentagon estimates Iran war at $33.4B, but fuel costs hit consumers with $106.5B, triple the military's figure.
15/09/2026 08:1410 min read
US Attorney Files to Forfeit $61M in Crypto Linked to Iran Oil Sales via Binance
The DOJ filed a civil forfeiture complaint targeting $61 million in cryptocurrency tied to Binance accounts and Iranian oil sales.
14/09/2026 23:5610 min read
Costco motor oil: prices double, purchases capped amid Iran conflict
Amid the Trump-Iran war, Costco has raised motor oil prices and imposed purchase caps, reflecting wider supply chain stress.
14/09/2026 22:3313 min read
Tehran and Washington offer differing explanations for tanker fire in Hormuz
Iran and the US give conflicting accounts of what disabled a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran citing a mine, Washington claiming its own strikes.
14/09/2026 21:1314 min read
US reportedly eyes phased agreement with Iran, Pakistani sources indicate
Oil prices retreat after reports that Washington is pursuing a step-by-step pact with Iran, while Trump comments add to bearish sentiment.
14/09/2026 17:017 min read
Trump: Iran conflict 'will not be long'
Trump says the Iran conflict will end soon, but oil prices remain high. WTI crude is up $2.76 at $102.75.
14/09/2026 16:415 min read
Zelensky: Trump's energy strike deal is only a proposal, not an agreement
Zelensky says Trump's proposed halt to energy strikes is just a proposal; Ukraine skeptical Russia will comply.
14/09/2026 16:226 min read