Syria reopens key crossing after 11 years, aiding Iraq's oil exports amid war

Iraq and Syria have shown a desire to cooperate on oil exports, and the matter has become more urgent due to the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Syria

Jet fuel squeeze exposes Europe’s reliance on Middle East supply

Lawmakers on the continent have been told to make "timely preparations in anticipation of a potentially prolonged disruption" in energy flows from the region.

Iran

Egypt closes stores early, Jordan bans AC as Iran war takes toll

Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan announced Monday that the use of air conditioning and heating equipment in ministries, government departments and public institutions will now be prohibited.

Egypt

QatarEnergy begins LNG production at major US project amid global supply strain

The development paves the way for sustained liquefaction operations and the facility's first cargo, expected in the second quarter of 2026.

Qatar

TotalEnergies reaped more than $1B profit from Iran war: What to know

Non-Middle Eastern energy firms have been particularly benefiting as energy flows have been choked off from the Gulf.

Iran

Analysis

Oil-rich Gulf states could face power crunch as Iran war hits energy security

While the conflict fuels a global oil price shock, the Gulf states must contend with growing threats to their own energy security, from power cuts to desalinated water loss.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Analysis

Downturn or pause? Iran war puts Dubai property market to test

UAE property transaction volumes fell year-on-year in the first 12 days of March and month-on-month, but analysts have cautioned against overinterpreting early data.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Gulf AI deals continues to lure investors despite US-Iran war

Blackstone committed $250 million to a payment infrastructure platform in Abu Dhabi as the US investment firm's president lauded the UAE's strong investment credentials despite the conflict.

Saudi Arabia

No ships transit Hormuz as Iran plans safe-passage tolls: What to know

An Iranian lawmaker told Fars News Agency that Tehran plans to charge ships tolls to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, formalizing the country’s control over the strategic waterway.

Iran

Analysis

Italy, Spain eye Algerian gas as Iran war slashes Gulf supplies

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers Wednesday in an effort maximize additional gas supplies from the North African nation.

By Samuel Wendel

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Saudi Arabia launches new Bahrain maritime link as Hormuz routes strain

The service connects King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam with Bahrain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port.

Saudi Arabia

Iran oil shock hits global economy as early data signal stagflation risks

The US-Israeli war with Iran is showing measurable economic impact across the world.

Iran