Strait of Hormuz

China Bolsters Oil Reserves Amidst Middle East Tensions Beijing has significantly increased its crude oil purchases in early 2026, strengthening its strategic stockpiles as escalating conflict in the Middle East …

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Oil Shipments Halt as Iran Threatens Regional Conflict The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, is facing a near-total shutdown as Iran …

Trump Threatens Escalation as Iran Appoints New Supreme Leader On the tenth day of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, President Donald Trump issued a stark warning, threatening further escalation if …

Ali Khamenei’s Death and Escalating Tensions in the Middle East The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 28, 2026, following attacks attributed to the United States …

Kharg Island: Iran’s Oil Lifeline and a Potential Flashpoint Kharg Island, a small but strategically vital island in the Persian Gulf, has emerged as a key focal point in the …

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: A Looming Threat to Global Food Security As tensions escalate in the Middle East following joint military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran …

Oil Prices Surge Past $100 as US-Israel Conflict with Iran Escalates The international price of oil exceeded $100 per barrel on Sunday, March 8, 2026, for the first time in …

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Navigating Geopolitical Risks in the Middle East and Beyond China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a cornerstone of its global economic strategy, faces a complex …

EU Sanctions Tighten Grip on Russia’s Energy Sector with LNG Ban The European Union has significantly escalated its economic pressure on Russia with the implementation of a fresh sanctions package, …

Kuwait Cuts Oil Production Amid Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Closure Kuwait has implemented a precautionary reduction in crude oil production and refining throughput following ongoing attacks by Iran …