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Another blow to the IRGC’s military buildup

IDF eliminated Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, a senior commander in the IRGC’s Oil Headquarters, which enables the continued activity and military buildup of the IRGC.

Attempt to smuggle oil disguised as aid foiled

An attempt to smuggle hundreds of bottles of engine oil disguised as humanitarian aid was thwarted; the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories continues his enforcement policy and has ordered the suspension of UNDP aid shipments to the Gaza Strip

Trump announces:

Millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil to enter US

Trump says Venezuela’s interim government will turn over billions in sanctioned crude, with the US planning to sell 30-50 million barrels.

Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, demands ceasefire

Trump imposes major sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, urging a Ukraine ceasefire. Treasury warns of further action and calls on allies to join the effort to pressure Putin’s war machine.

US sanctions oil smuggling network tied to Iran

US sanctions UAE-based network for smuggling Iranian oil as Iraqi crude, targeting Iran’s revenue stream amid stalled nuclear talks.

US sanctions Iran’s oil sector, targets Chinese refinery

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, including a China-based teapot refinery, to intensify pressure on Tehran. The move is part of the Trump administration’s renewed “maximum pressure” strategy, aimed at halting Iran’s oil revenues and nuclear ambitions.

Report:

Iran scrambling to sell oil before Trump takes office

The incoming President's threats of an economic assault have made Iran rush to sell its Chinese oil reserve while it still can.

35 entities and vessels

US sanctions Iran's 'shadow fleet' of oil

Biden administration targets 35 entities and vessels accused of transporting illicit Iranian petroleum to international markets.

Iran working to cut off fuel deliveries to Israel

The Iranian Foreign Affairs Ministry has established a special team to bring oil-producing countries to end shipments to Israel.

How Azerbaijan is helping Israel's war effotrt

From an Azerbaijani perspective, it is only natural that the Caucuses country help Israel in its hour of need with a steady oil supply.Op-ed

Watch: Angry driver rips up banners of Just Stop Oil protesters

A schoolgirl challenged a group of Just Stop Oil protesters as they blocked traffic along a busy highway in London.

US sanctions Erdogan ally over sales of Iranian oil

Biden administration sanctions Turkish businessman Sitki Ayan for facilitating sale of oil for IRGC.

US sanctions firms involved in shipping Iranian oil

The move is the latest attempt by Washington to bring Tehran back to negotiations on a return to 2015 nuclear deal.

G7 nations to cap price of Russian oil

Measure intended to limit Russia's ability to fund Ukraine war while not worsening global inflation.

Taliban close to signing deal on gas, oil and wheat with Russia

Deal would see Russia exporting oil, wheat and gas to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Report: Illegal Iranian oil sales surging during Biden admin

Iran has sold over $40 billion of illegal oil to China and other rogue regimes during the time Biden has been in office.

Report:

Lebanon-Israel maritime border dispute could be resolved soon

US envoy expected to arrive in Lebanon next week, bringing with him the framework for an agreement, according to Kan 11 News.

Biden on the hot seat as reports show he's sending oil to China

Calls to impeach the US President, as reports indicate he has exported 500 million barrels of reserve oil during a national crisis.

Sanctions on Russian oil? A golden opportunity for India...

India buys up cheap Russian oil & sells it to the U.S. at over $30 per barrel profit.

Is Azerbaijan a solution for Israel’s wheat shortage crisis?

Wheat shortage is one Ukraine war-caused problem, but Azerbaijan's plentiful oil deposits already provide 40% of Israel's oil. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Putin’s Man in Washington

If the plan was to destroy America, then the plan is working. If it was to win the war and defeat Putin, that is a different matter. Op-ed.

Iran and Russia's clashing interests

For the first time Iran and Russia have faced off and the interests of the two allies now clash in previously unimagined ways. Op-ed.

Watch: Biden announces ban on imports of Russian energy

US President announces new measures against 'main artery of Russia's economy' in response to invasion of Ukraine.

Europe sold its soul to the devil - for what?

Former spy Chouet recounts incredible incidents and attacks "intelligentsia" that brandishes accusations of Islamophobia to end all debate.

Latest Iranian pipeline explosion blamed on aging infrastructure

The third major Iranian pipeline explosion since the summer has reportedly occurred at the country’s Parsian refinery in the southwest.

Fmr. Amb. Friedman gifted holy oil from Golan ahead of Hanukkah

Yeshivat Hagolan gifts former US Ambassador to Israel a jug of Truma oil which can only be used by a Cohen to use for Hanukkah.

US energy sec laughs at gas price question: 'That is hilarious'

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm laughed at a question regarding lack of domestic oil production, stating, “That is hilarious.”

Prediction: Worldwide demand for oil may exceed pre-Covid levels

The IEA in a report is sounding the alarm on the dangers of a post-COVID surge in oil usage if "clean energy moves" are not implemented.

Report: Israel targeted Iranian oil shipping

Newly released information shows Israel adding attacks on tankers to the list of economic pressures against Iran and Syria

Oil prices rise along with Trump's chances of winning

Tighter sanctions against Iran & Venezuela boosted oil prices. If Biden wins, all that could change.

The self-cancellation of Basement Biden

The Boston Herald says Trump is 'what America needs right now'. Biden has self-cancelled with the oil industry, Ukraine and China.Op-ed.

US sanctions Iran's oil sector

Trump administration slaps fresh sanctions on Iran's oil sector, links three entities to Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force.

'Canola oil' turns out to be sunflower oil

Israeli company announces labeling mistake, requests concerned customers return products in exchange for refund.

Oil prices plummet to all time lows - dropping below zero

Russia, Saudi Arabia scramble to cut production as oil prices suffer unprecedented collapse, falling into negative territory for first time.

Trump: 'Looks like' Iran attacked Saudi oil supply

US President talks up the United States’ military might, but stresses he wants to “avoid” war.

US official: Attack on Saudi oil facilities came from Iran

US official: No doubt that Iran is responsible for attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities.

Attacks on Saudi oil facilities cut 5% of global oil supply

Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks on its key oil facilities have disrupted about half of the kingdom's oil capacity.

US sanctions Iranian shipping network

US Treasury sanctions 16 companies, multiple vessels as part of Revolutionary Guard-run network to ship oil to Syria.

Pompeo:

'We'll prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria'

Secretary of State says US will take every action it can to prevent Iranian tanker from delivering oil to Syria.

Iranian TV Animation:

'US withdrawal from JCPOA forced us to adopt new foreign policy'

Iran says closing Strait of Hormuz would cause most regional oil wells to close, other ME countries to go into rapid economic 'freefall'.

Trump squeezes Iran's oil exports

White House statement says Trump Administration and allies determined to expand economic pressure to end regime's destabilizing activities.

Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz

Iranian naval general says Iran has 'complete control' of shipping lanes through which a third of the world's oil passes.

Report: India to stop importing oil from Iran

Indian government warns national oil refiners to 'prepare for drastic reduction of zero' Iranian oil imports as US sanctions loom.

Careful: Coconut oil may not be safe

New study shows coconut oil has high levels of saturated fat, researchers suggest using sunflower, olive oil instead.

President Obama bans offshore drilling in the Arctic

US President Obama bans oil drilling in 98% of federal-owned waters.

Haifa oil spill raises issues, no answers

Underwater pipe explodes, oil pours into Haifa Bay. Study linking pollution and cancer lead to greater efforts to shut down the refineries.

Airstrikes depleting ISIS's oil: experts

International airstrikes have cut ISIS's oil output in half, French experts say.

Turkey PM urges Russia to give up 'baseless' claims on ISIS oil

Ankara sidesteps claims Turkey has vested interest in ISIS oil stores as relations with Moscow continue to stall.

France hits ISIS where it hurts: Oil stockpiles

French DM announces two new strikes on ISIS's oil infrastructure, in attempt to cripple monetary resources of the jihadists.

Israel Rules Out Any Payment to 'Enemy' Iran

Israeli government says no chance it will pay $1.1 billion over alleged oil debts to enemy state sworn to its destruction.

Israel Ordered to Pay Iran Over 1989 Legal Battle

Swiss court orders Israel to pay for 1968 oil transport contract Iran cancelled after Iranian Revolution. Israel: we're not paying anything.

Iraq Regains Control of Oil Refinery Over ISIS

Baghdad makes incremental progress in fighting ISIS, clears the group out of sensitive oil refinery after 10-month struggle.

Oil is Still Fueling Iran’s Atomic Ambitions

While the world’s focuses on uranium and plutonium, it is the ancient fuel oil which drives Iran's nuclear process.

Khamenei: Iran Shall Have its Sanctions Revenge

One day, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, the tables will be turned - and Iran will be imposing sanctions.

Iran, Iraq Selling Oil at Lowest Prices in a Decade

As oil prices in Israel begin to creep up again, Iran and Iraq are outdoing each other in offering low prices to Asia.

UN Resolution Cuts Off ISIS's Funding

New resolution passes sanctioning those who engage ISIS in oil trade, antiquities traffic and ransom payments.

UN Security Council Seeks to Choke Off Islamic State Funds

As US plans to authorize military war against ISIS, UN Security Council tackles fight on another front -sanctions against ISIS oil traders.

Experts: Oil Prices to Remain Low in North America

Competition over US, Canadian oil pipeline could dethrone Saudi Arabia as main oil provider, reports say.

Saudis Slash Oil Prices to 'Block' Iranian Nuclear Weapon

Analysts agree radical drop in oil prices due to Saudis flooding market in attempt to crush Iran as US not stopping its nuclear program.

Supporting Terror: EU States Buying Islamic State Oil

EU Ambassador to Iraq reveals EU states purchasing oil from jihadist terror group, refuses to divulge names of states.