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Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel to boost supply

U.S. President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to supply millions of tons of Russian diesel fuel to global markets, Trump said on Oct. 9.

9 October, 10:40 PM

Trump again claims Ukraine responsible for rising diesel prices

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again reiterated his claim about Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries being a key driver of spiking fuel prices.

5 October, 07:57 PM

Oil tanker struck and set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz, crew reported safe

An oil tanker caught fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Oct. 1.

2 October, 09:10 AM

Russian satellite data helped Iran strike U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia — CNN

Fourteen Russian reconnaissance satellites passed over a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia in the days before Iran attacked it on March 27, according to an investigation CNN published on Sept. 16.

16 September, 09:28 PM

U.S. fires 60–70 Patriot interceptors against about 20 Iranian missiles

The U.S. military fired around 70 or more of its advanced interceptor missiles last week when Iran launched a missile strike on Jordan, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.

16 September, 01:00 PM

Trump announced energy truce to appease U.S. voters over fuel costs — Financial Times

U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration of an energy truce between Ukraine and Russia seeks to show American voters he is tackling high fuel prices, the Financial Times wrote on Sept. 15.

15 September, 09:22 AM

Oil nears $100 as Middle East war fuels fears of prolonged supply disruptions

Oil prices continued to rise on Sept. 9 as the war in the Middle East intensified, fueling concerns about prolonged supply disruptions, Reuters reported.

9 September, 12:01 PM

U.S. undersea drone captured in Hormuz, Iran claims

Iran’s IRGC said it seized a sophisticated U.S. autonomous undersea vehicle near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.

8 September, 11:38 PM

Oil prices surge as U.S.-Iran tensions threaten Middle East supplies

Oil prices rose on Sept. 4 and were headed for their sharpest weekly gain since mid-July as investors worried about risks to Middle East supplies amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, Reuters reported.

4 September, 12:49 PM

Russian oil revenues continue to slump

In August 2026, Russia’s revenue from oil sales fell to its lowest level in six months as export prices declined, putting additional pressure on the Kremlin’s wartime budget, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 3.

3 September, 07:55 PM

Trump turns to geography with proposal for ‘Trump Strait’

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself, calling it the Trump Strait, in a Sept. 2 post on Truth Social.

3 September, 10:42 AM

Bessent blames U.S. gas prices on Ukraine

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are driving up global energy prices, eventually reflecting on the cost of U.S. gasoline, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sept. 2.

2 September, 07:58 PM

Putin publicly backs Iran, says Russia is ready to help

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin expressed support for Iran, assuring Tehran that Moscow was ready to “provide necessary assistance” and praising the “courage and resilience” of the Iranian people.

1 September, 11:46 PM

Putin views U.S. as depleted by Iran war, is ripe for escalation — WP

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin believes the United States is depleted by six months of war in Iran, creating opportunities to escalate against U.S. interests, The Washington Post reported on Aug. 28.

28 August, 12:13 PM

Patriot interceptor shortage exposes U.S. troops stationed in Europe

U.S. forces are facing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced interceptor missiles in Europe, largely because of the Iran war, raising concerns about NATO’s vulnerability to a Russian attack, the Associated Press reported on Aug. 27, citing sources.

27 August, 07:56 PM

Trump says main Hormuz shipping lane cleared of mines

The U.S. Navy has removed or destroyed all naval mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said on Aug. 25.

26 August, 03:05 AM

Trump announces ‘most devastating economic operation’ against Iran

President Donald Trump said the United States would target Iran with “the most devastating economic operation ever conducted against any country,” threatening severe sanctions on any country that helps Tehran evade the restrictions.

20 August, 12:23 PM

NATO ready to respond as Iran weighs strikes on U.S. bases across Europe

NATO is ready to “respond to any threat” amid reports that Iran is considering attacks on U.S. military sites in Europe if tensions escalate again, an unnamed alliance official told CNN on Aug. 19.

19 August, 04:30 PM

Trump marks Strait of Hormuz as ‘new U.S. territory’ in unexplained map

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social on Aug. 18 labeling the Strait of Hormuz “New Territory of the United States.” He offered no explanation.

18 August, 06:22 PM

Iran threatens Gulf offensive after U.S. talks stall

Iran will adopt a “fully offensive” military posture if Tehran and Washington fail to reach a durable peace agreement, Reuters reported on Aug. 17.

18 August, 03:26 AM

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