Middle East Conflict
US reveals the fate of 140 million barrels of Iranian oil adrift at sea
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed plans to lift temporary sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil stuck at sea to cool down energy prices.
Mr. Trump recalls Pearl Harbor event in talks with Japanese Prime Minister
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In a meeting at the White House, Mr. Trump frankly shared the reasons why the US keeps its military plan in Iran secret from partner countries.
EU avoids being deeply drawn into direct confrontation in Iranian conflict
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The European Union (EU) summit has just concluded without making any military support commitments for the military campaign in Iran.
Trump asks Israel to stop attacking Iranian energy sources
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Escalating conflict shakes the energy market, Trump seeks to limit attacks on Iran's oil and gas infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia avoids Hormuz, saves half of global oil exports
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Saudi Arabia unexpectedly recovers more than half of oil exports despite the almost paralyzed Hormuz Strait.
Prolonged conflict in Iran could impact food prices
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Prolonged conflict in the Middle East may affect future food prices, according to FAO warnings.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects information that Vietnam provided 60 tons of aid to Iran
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On March 19, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang denied information that Vietnam provided 60 tons of aid to Iran.
Vietnam opens aspiration registration, ready to protect citizens in the Middle East
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The situation of Vietnamese people in the Middle East was informed by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang at the regular press conference on the afternoon of March 19.
Iran demands UAE compensation for supporting attacks
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Iran accused the UAE of supporting its attacks, demanded compensation for damages and emphasized responsibility under international law.
Logistics costs increase, Ho Chi Minh City businesses seek to maintain prices and stabilize production
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Increased logistics costs and prolonged delivery times put great pressure on Ho Chi Minh City businesses.
Turkey proposes new oil pipeline that could replace the Strait of Hormuz
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Turkey proposes expanding the oil pipeline from Iraq to Basra, to resolve the global energy crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel masterminds assassination of Iranian leaders, US only supports
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Israel unexpectedly became the main force in the assassinations of Iranian high-ranking officials, while the US only played a supporting role.
World oil prices rise as Iran attacks the Gulf
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The energy market, especially oil prices, fluctuated sharply as the conflict escalated and Middle East oil and gas facilities were attacked.
US considers sending thousands more troops to the Middle East
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The US is considering strengthening military forces as the operation in Iran enters a complex new phase.
Iran fires missiles across oil and gas facilities in the Gulf, oil prices fluctuate
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Key oil and gas facilities from Qatar to Saudi Arabia simultaneously become targets of Iran, pushing the Middle East conflict into an unprecedented escalation.
