Analysis How Russia stands to win, lose as Iran war squeezes Gulf oil exports As crude prices surpassed $100 per barrel with the Strait of Hormuz shut, Russia is reaping benefits amid new US sanctions flexibility — but experts say Moscow faces challenges capitalizing on this new market opening. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
In first remarks, Mojtaba Khamenei vows 'revenge,' holds firm on Hormuz closure New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear on camera and his remarks were read by presenters on state media. Iran
US military 'not ready' to escort tankers through Hormuz Strait: energy secretary Agence France-Presse
Lebanon summons Iran envoy over Hezbollah-IRGC attacks: What to know The move comes after Hezbollah launched over 200 rockets toward Israel, just as Iran fired a barrage of missiles, triggering a violent Israeli escalation in Lebanon. Lebanon
Oil jumps above $100 as energy crisis called worst in history: What to know The latest spike is the second time in a week that oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel. Iran
Could Israel-US war on Iran save Netanyahu’s political future? It remains unclear whether the Israeli prime minister will get a "victory photo" to rescue his image after the security debacle and Hamas attack in October 2023. Israel
