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40 countries discuss how to clear Hormuz
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On April 2, Britain led 40 countries to hold an emergency meeting to discuss how to clear the Strait of Hormuz, but all countries avoided military options.
Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine at many locations along the front lines
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Russian forces have attacked defense, energy, transportation and port industrial facilities in Ukraine, along with military deployment areas in the past 24 hours.
US considers reviving Russian LNG equipment sanctioned in Alaska
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A new US LNG project in Alaska is considering using equipment "stuck" due to sanctions against Russia.
Oil tanker goes halfway around the Earth when fuel flow reverses due to Iranian conflict
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The sharp increase in oil prices forced oil tankers to choose longer, more unusual routes, which are not economically significant under normal conditions.
Russia calls on EU to return to Russian oil and gas, self-restore Nord Stream 2
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Russia's special envoy unexpectedly called on the EU and the UK to "admit their mistakes", resume Russian oil and gas and even restore Nord Stream 2.
Europe urgently calls on Iran to negotiate
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Leaders of the 3 European countries declared a call for a diplomatic solution, and affirmed that they would not participate in US-Israel airstrikes.
Oil prices rebound after Iran attack, risk of exceeding $100/barrel
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The attack on Iran risks disrupting oil supplies in the Middle East, and at worst, could lead to a global economic recession.
Afghanistan declares attack on Pakistani plane
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The Afghan government said it attacked Pakistani aircraft over the capital Kabul.
Iran's oil and minerals reach $27 trillion in US calculations
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Owning oil and minerals estimated at $27 trillion makes Iran considered an important factor in US strategic calculations.
Iran - oil pillar OPEC holds 4.5% of world oil supply
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Iran is the 3rd largest oil producer in OPEC with an output of more than 3 million barrels per day in January 2026.
Iran warns of expanding conflict to countries containing US bases
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The Iranian government warned that the conflict would spread to the entire Middle Eastern nation that is placing US military bases and logistics facilities.
Conflict spreads, Iranian missiles target Qatar's capital directly
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Qatar's air defense system successfully intercepted a series of missiles from Iran aimed at the capital Doha, pushing the regional conflict to officially spread.
Americans take to the streets to protest Iran attack
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The airstrikes on Iran launched by President Donald Trump on February 28 sparked legal controversy and a wave of protests in the US.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei passes away, 5 bright candidates to succeed
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The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shows another day in Iran and another day in the Middle East region.
Gold, oil and USD prices fluctuate as US - Israel airstrikes Iran
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Gold prices jumped more than 100 USD, to nearly 5,300 USD/ounce after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28.
Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, national mourning for 40 days
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has passed away, Iranian state media confirmed.
Trump's airstrike on Iran raises controversy
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The airstrikes on Iran launched by President Trump are raising legal controversy about the clear constitutionality of this military action.
Cubans return to bicycles as the US tightens oil supplies
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Many Cubans are returning to bicycles in the context of the country's shortage of gasoline due to US sanctions.
Hormuz Strait paralyzed after Iran airstrike, oil prices jump more than 8%
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Oil transportation has almost been temporarily suspended in the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with international waters after the US and Israel attacked Iran.
Mexican ship docks at Cuban port with nearly 1,200 tons of food
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Two Mexican Navy ships docked at Havana port on February 28 with a new aid shipment for Cuba.
