Amid the Iran war, operational activities are underway in the Middle East, involving the bypassing of the Strait of Hormuz, with consequences felt by Saudi Aramco, Iraq, and Egypt.

The entities involved

• Saudi Aramco →

  Saudi Arabian state-owned petroleum company

  • Nigeria's Minister calls for capital market acceleration and compares the potential value of NNPC to Saudi Aramco.Tue 10:45
  • Sudan seeks energy partnerships with Saudi Arabia, planning a refinery in Port Sudan with support from Aramco and ACWA Power.Mon 16:41
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Iran and Iraq reached a security agreement aimed at flushing out separatist groups.Tue 13:32
  • Pete Hegseth leads Pentagon operations amidst personnel disruptions, congressional impeachment efforts, and war assessments regarding Iraq and Vietnam.Tue 13:19
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • Energy risks for Southeast Asia are exposed due to the Iran war, causing demand shocks observed by a solar company in Manila, amidst the IEA's assessments.Tue 14:56
  • Israel and the Pentagon assess escalating tensions across the Middle East, involving Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, while Houthis attack Saudi Arabia.Tue 14:16

Related events

• Iranian attacks disrupt oil flow through Hormuz, impacting global oil market stability.Sep 25
• Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.Jun 19
• Strait closure threatens global energy supplies following attacks on shipping in the Middle East.Aug 12
• Oman's strategic position in the Strait of Hormuz is highlighted as peace terms are sought, with the US issuing threats against Oman.Jun 7
• Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic asset while supporting regional groups like Hizbullah and initiating war.Jun 18